Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men vs Oakland International Academy 912
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students
Oakland International Academy 912
Hamtramck · Charter high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit, Michigan | Oakland International Academy 912 Hamtramck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 591 | #556 of 591 |
| National rank | #15760 of 16,910 | #16416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 68 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 40.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Hamtramck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 12.3).
- •Oakland International Academy 912 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakland International Academy 912 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 88.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 40.9).
- •Oakland International Academy 912 is the larger school with 614 students compared with 68.
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is a public school while Oakland International Academy 912 is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men better than Oakland International Academy 912?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men ranks higher (17.0 vs 12.3 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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and Oakland International Academy 912?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Hamtramck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men: 68. Oakland International Academy 912: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and Oakland International Academy 912 rank in Michigan?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 532nd of 591 and Oakland International Academy 912 is 556th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).