Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School's student population of 995 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#965 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
20%
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20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
86%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School's ranking?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is ranked #965 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Paul Laurence Dunbar High School often compared to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore City College, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
The graduation rate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
995 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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