Steam Academy vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Should I attend Steam Academy or Paul Laurence Dunbar High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,054 students in grades 9-12, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
387 students
2,054 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#201 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
93%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
137
602
Grade 10 Students
86
504
Grade 11 Students
88
486
Grade 12 Students
76
460
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
54%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%