About Us

Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is a single gender high school. We have an intimate population, where every student is given the attention needed to ensure academic success.

Offerings

• 9th Grade Academy
• Journalism
• Ambassadors Program
• STEAM Program
• Ford NGL Program
• Computer access for all students
• Foreign Language courses
• Self-contained learning disabled classrooms

Wraparound Services

• Second Chance Recovery Program
• Resource Center
• Extended day tutoring

Athletics and Activities

• Student Newspaper
• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Percussions Ensemble
• Men of Distinction

Partnerships

• Ford Next Generation Learning
• Wayne State University
• Campaign for Black Male Achievement
• Building Better Men
• Family Independence Initiative
• Greening of Detroit
• Go Green
• The Future Project
• Wayne County Community College