Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is part of Dayton City Schools. The school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and serves approximately 550 students. The school is named after poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Dayton native. The school mascot is the wolverine.
Serving 542 students in grades 9-12, Dunbar Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunbar High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Dayton, OH, encompassing approximately 49.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 8.5 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Early College High School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunbar Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Early College High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3116 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
84%
17%
White
6%
65%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Dunbar Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Early College High School's ranking?
Dunbar Early College High School is ranked #3116 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dunbar Early College High School often compared to?
Dunbar Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunbar Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Dunbar Early College High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Dunbar Early College High School?
542 students attend Dunbar Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dunbar Early College High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Early College High School offer ?
Dunbar Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Early College High School part of?
Dunbar Early College High School is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Early College High School located?
Dunbar Early College High School is located in the Madden Hill neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Madden Hill.
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