Dunbar High School
Tel:
(202)698-3762
- Dunbar High School serves 584 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 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 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Top Placements
Dunbar High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dunbar High School's student population of 584 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dunbar High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dunbar High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #196 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 29% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 31% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 96% | 70% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.23 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 73% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Kipp Dc Will Academy Pcs (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Community Academy Amos Iii (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Community Academy Amos Iii Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 309 students
0.2 miles
1400 1st St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)234-2122 0.2 PK-5 309 - Washington Kipp Dc Grow Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-K | 328 students
0.2 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)986-4769 0.2 PK-K 328 - Washington Kipp Dc Will Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.2 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)328-9455 0.2 5-8 346 - Washington Kipp Dc Lead Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: 1-4 | 418 students
0.3 miles
421 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202)233-4505 0.3 1-4 418 - Washington Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
0.3 miles
30 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202)750-7060 0.3 PK-5 538
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