Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men vs OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 150 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
OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School
Owendale · Public high · Grades 6–12
69 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Detroit, Michigan | OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School Owendale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 591 | #511 of 591 |
| National rank | #15760 of 16,910 | #15135 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 68 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Owendale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 17.0).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 82.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 11.5).
- •OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School is the larger school with 69 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 Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men better than OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School?
On the Success Index (US), OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School ranks higher (20.9 vs 17.0 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 OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Owendale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men: 68. OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School rank in Michigan?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 532nd of 591 and OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School is 511th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).