“Pride, Dignity and Excellence”
Our Seal: An Open Book (Knowledge), A Cog (Industry) and an Airplane Ascending toward a Star (Height)
Frederick Douglass High School was the first high school established for African Americans in the city of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. It was the third African American high school established in the United States. It grew out of a primary school for African American children established in 1867, called the Colored Grammar School. The high school curriculum was added in 1883, and the first class graduated from the Colored High School of Baltimore City in 1889, receiving their diplomas from Mayor Latrobe. In 2023, the school celebrated its 140th anniversary.
In 1978 the Frederick Douglass High School Alumni Association was formed. At that time, permanent officers were elected and on September 17, 1978 the installation of those officers was held in a service at Union Baptist Church. Mr. Hannibal Mickens, Jr. was installed as president.
The Association’s objectives are to involve all alumni, students, faculty and community stakeholders in making Frederick Douglass High School the institution for learning that will once again produce the qualified high school student, who is absolutely capable of entering into the profession/career of his or her choice with no fear or reservation with regard to educational and moral preparation.
We take extreme pride in the role that Frederick Douglass High School has played in the history of both Baltimore City and the State of Maryland. We take great pride in the contributions that our alumni have made to this country.
