Dunbar High School

Dunbar High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 N St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.8
4.7
728 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
1%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
75%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
1%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
18
English
22
Reading
21
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
14.1%
State Average
32.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.8%
Black
92.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University 195 Students
Virginia State University 147 Students
Bowie State University 144 Students
Howard University 141 Students
Norfolk State University 137 Students
Delaware State University 135 Students
Clark Atlanta University 126 Students
North Carolina Central University 125 Students
University of the District of Columbia 121 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Biology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Small Business Management 26 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 22 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 134 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/1/2024
The best parts about Dunbar they have good teachers to help you , They give you community services The worst part is sometimes they shoot near Dunbar.
4.0 Senior
10/11/2022
Dunbar experience has been fun, the teachers are very enteractive with the students which makes it fun to learn. I have not had a full experience of high school minus the one and a half years of virtual schooling due to COVID-19, My virtual was great the teachers made sure all work was accessable and clear and very managable to submit back to them. I also have to say that this school is a legacy to me, most of my family has came and graduated from Dunbar and I am glad to become part of that legacy. I am in my tvelve grade year and overall there nothing I would change or say that needs to be change. They principle keeps the students safe and assure that no harm will enter the school. I glad to chosen this as my high school.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2020
it is a good school not perfect but it is a good school there sports are excellent except their programs and opportunities are excellent the food is okay but over all it is a great school
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 other
8/23/2014
Terrific staff and students! Enroll your children soon! This school is near Capitol Hill and H Street!
5.0 other
10/21/2013
I'm a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. High, I,graduated in 1981, when I was a student the parents & community were always deeply involved in the day to day functions, educational matter & the overall educational growth of the students attending, I feel that parents these days enroll their child...
5.0 other
10/21/2013
As a community member I am really loving the new building. even though I am not originally from the area, I feel that this high school give the community an uplift. Great Job DCPS.
3.0 other
1/2/2012
Well this is the real deal of Dunbar SHS in Washington dc. Now Dunbar is a really creative and outstanding school also if an parent has a son and would love for them to play sports Dunbar has really good sports also for girls cheerleader,so it would help the children do there work because while on t...

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