Central High School vs Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students
| Measure | Central High School Detroit, Michigan | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 591 | #532 of 591 |
| National rank | #16646 of 16,910 | #15760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 6.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 9.5).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 17.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 68.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High School better than Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men ranks higher (17.0 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High School and Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 403. Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men rank in Michigan?
Central High School is 576th of 591 and Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 532nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).