What grades does Frederick Douglass High School serve?

As a High school, Frederick Douglass High School serves students in Lexington, KY. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Frederick Douglass High School located?

You can find Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School?

At Frederick Douglass High School, there are approximately 19.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Lexington, KY?

Frederick Douglass High School is among the schools serving Lexington, KY. The school is part of the local school system.

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Frederick Douglass High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Lexington, Kentucky|Fayette County

Lexington, KY 40509

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Oct

Mon

No Classes for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

No Classes for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Jan

Tue

Students Return to SchoolEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,719

Student:Teacher

19.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Fayette County

Econ. Disadvantaged

47.5%

Phone

(859)381-3780

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

42%

50th percentile in KY

Math Proficiency

36%

67th percentile in KY

Graduation Rate

92%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

17 courses offered

430 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

116 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

784 test takers

Athletics

43 sports, 43 teams

841 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1

Worse than average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,579

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

86.9

95% fully certified

Counselors

4.1999998

Psychologists

Social Workers

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,318

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,007

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,233

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 37%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

7.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,818

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,266

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

1,200 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,097 (21%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,064 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

890 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

401 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

157 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,770

Current enrollment

Growing(+22% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

No Classes for Students

Staff Day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

No classes for students

Holiday

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Schools & offices closed

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Fayette County. Frederick Douglass High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Schools & offices closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	No Classes for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide No classes for students	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Schools & offices closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No Classes for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return to SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Schools & offices closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide Schools & offices closed	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	No Classes / Possible Weather Make-up DayDistrict-wide No classes; possible weather make-up day	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	No Classes for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Election PrimariesDistrict-wide No classes for students	Holiday	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of Classes for StudentsDistrict-wide Pending make-up days	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Possible Weather Make-up DaysDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Schools & offices closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Possible Weather Make-up DayDistrict-wide	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick Douglass High School

Frederick Douglass High School has a total enrollment of 1,719 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Lexington, KY.