Dunbar High School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(202) 698-3762
Dunbar High School serves 617 students in grades 9-12.
Dunbar High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dunbar High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dunbar High School's student population of 617 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dunbar High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dunbar High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #196 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 95% | 69% |
| White | 1% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.50 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Dunbar High School is a public secondary school located in Washington, D.C., United States.
- Dunbar, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
- Dunbar was the first high school for black children. It was known for its excellent academics, enough so that many black parents would move to Washington specifically so their children could attend it. Its faculty was paid well by the standards of the time, earning parity pay to Washington's white school teachers. It also boasted a remarkably high number of graduates who went on to higher education, and a generally successful student body.
- Following desegregation and deconstruction of the original facility, its prestige dropped notably. As of 2006, the campus is situated in a newer, but far less architecturally appealing facility in Northwest Washington.
- Dunbar is perhaps best known for its athletic programs, and particularly its football team. Some of Dunbar's recent graduates have gone on to succeed in NCAA football and the NFL. Joshua Cribbs, who graduated in 2001, was the starting quarterback for four years at Kent State University and currently is a member of the Cleveland Browns. Vernon Davis,who graduated in 2003, was the number 6 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and is now a tight end for the San Fransisco 49ers. Also a current Dunbar senior, wide receiver Arrelious Benn, is among the top college prospects in the nation.
- Notable Alumni: Notable graduates include:Charles Drew, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Senator Ed Brooke, Charles Hamilton Houston.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dunbar High School is Mckinley Technology High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kipp Dc Will Academy Pcs (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Kipp Dc Grow Academy Pcs Charter School Grades: PK-K | 321 students
0.2 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769 0.2 PK-K 321 - Washington Kipp Dc Will Academy Pcs Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 28%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 321 students10
0.2 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455 0.2 5-8 321 - Washington Kipp Dc Lead Academy Pcs Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 1-4 | 405 students10
0.3 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-4505 0.3 1-4 405 - Washington Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 46%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 538 students10
0.3 miles
30 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060 0.3 PK-5 538 - Washington Walker Jones Ec Math: 15% | Reading: 17%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 435 students10
0.3 miles
1125 New Jersey Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934 0.3 PK-8 435
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