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Frederick A. Douglass High School
At Frederick A. Douglass High School, we strive to get students to and through college, while providing a genuine New Orleans high school experience that includes a variety of extra-curricular activities, milestones such as Homecoming and Prom, and culturally responsive educational experiences unique to our students in our city. FDHS is also home to the Early College Academy, which gives students the opportunity to earn 60 college credits and an associate’s degree by the time they graduate high school. This is the first program of its kind in the state of Louisiana.
Year founded
2010
Grades served
9 - 12
School leader
Towana Pierre-Floyd
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KNOS Celebrates Name Restoration of Frederick A. Douglass High School, Booker T. Washington High School Returns to Original Lions’ Den
NEW ORLEANS (August 9, 2019) – This week, KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) celebrated the official name restoration of two of New Orleans’ most iconic high schools, Booker T. Washington High School (BTW) and Frederick A. Douglass High School (FDHS).
KNOS, KIPP Renaissance Celebrate Over $7.5M in College Scholarships for 2019 Graduating Class, Over $32M in Scholarships Since 2014
NEW ORLEANS – Today, KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) and KIPP Renaissance High School (KRHS) celebrate over $7.5 million in college scholarships for the 2019 graduating class of KRHS.
KNOS Mardi Gras parade schedule
Bands from KIPP Renaissance High School, KIPP Booker T. Washington High School, KIPP Central City Academy, and KIPP Leadershipwill roll in a total of 20 parades this year, collectively marching thousands of miles.