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    We provide exciting opportunities for young men to grow into leaders of tomorrow. DPSCD, joining the state's MiSTEM effort, Frederick Douglass Academy offers our students the opportunity to participate in the high-demand GIS and drone careers program. For more on the Partnership and advantages, please read the State of Michigan, press release.   To learn more information, check out the link below. 

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    Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men @ Northern
    9026 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

    Located in the heart of Detroit’s historic North End, Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men @ Northern stands as a beacon of excellence, strength, and opportunity. We are proud to be the only all-male school within the dynamic Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), serving as a unique space where young men are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

    Our school provides exciting, transformative opportunities for young men to grow into the leaders of tomorrow. Through rigorous academics, strong mentorship, and a culture built on respect, responsibility, and resilience, we are committed to nurturing the minds and characters of our students.

    At Frederick Douglass Academy, we honor the legacy of our namesake—an abolitionist, writer, and visionary leader—by inspiring young men to strive for excellence, embrace their identities, and become change-makers in their communities and beyond.

    We invite you to join our mission of shaping bold, confident, and compassionate leaders who are ready to face the world with integrity and purpose.

    Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men @ Northern — Where Young Men Become Great Men.