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Frederick A Douglass Academy High School

CPS choice · 9-12

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

At a glance

Family involvement was rated ‘Very Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). The survey also rated school leadership ‘Very Strong’ and teacher collaboration ‘Strong’. In 2025–26, 91 applications were recorded for 20 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).

Academic fit
On the 5Essentials survey, school leadership was rated ‘Very Strong’ and teacher collaboration was rated ‘Strong’ (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). Instruction was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey.
Social-emotional fit
There is 1 school counselor per 27 students (ISBE Report Card 2025). The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Neutral’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).

Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.

Basics

CPS-published · verified Nov 2024

Address
543 N WALLER AVE
Neighborhood
Austin
Phone
(773)534-6176
Hours
Unknown - not verified yet
Website
https://douglassacademy.org
Before and after care

Supplemental care not found.

SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.

Arts and creative

Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Dance, Drama, Piano/Keyboard

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Sports

Cheerleading, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Boys' Basketball

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Climate survey
Involved families
Very Strong
Supportive environment
Neutral
Ambitious instruction
Strong
Effective leaders
Very Strong
Collaborative teachers
Strong
Safety (student-reported)
Weak
Overall organization
Well Organized

UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.

5Essentials - the latest survey in detail

English Instruction, Academic Personalism, and Quality Professional Development are rated above the CPS average; Reflective Dialogue, Teacher-Parent Trust, and Teacher Influence are rated below it this year.

From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.

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Ambitious Instruction

83 ▲ above the CPS average (60)

Supportive Environment

69 ▲ above the CPS average (56)

Collaborative Teachers

59 ▲ above the CPS average (52)

Effective Leaders

58 ▲ above the CPS average (52)

Involved Families

44 ▼ below the CPS average (50)

Supplemental measures

Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.

CPS-published · verified Jul 2026Response rates: students 89%, teachers 73%, parents 0%Full 2026 measures report (UChicago)

UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.

Programs (1)

ProgramEntry gradesHow seats are offeredTest requiredEvidence

General Education

Citywide

9Lottery
NoCPS-published · verified Oct 2026

Local School Council

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.

Next meetings

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 3:00 PM

CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.

Members for 2026 to 2028

  • Michael W Durr · Principal
  • Frances James · Parent
  • latanya gunn · Parent
  • Jasmine Torres · Parent
  • Andy Armstrong · Community member
  • Aisha Oliver · Community member
  • Daphne Baggett · Teacher
  • Erika Dawson · Teacher
  • Sherry Jordan · School staff (non-teaching)
  • Janiya Valentine · Student
  • Yazlinae Quetell · Student
  • Jeremiah Williams · Student

CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.

Parent questions & conversation

What parents and people who know this school are asking, answering, and talking about - their own words, experiences and opinions rather than verified facts.

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SchoolNav is not affiliated with CPS. Details change - each fact above shows when it was last verified. Application decisions should always be confirmed in GoCPS.