Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School (Closed 2008)

Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School serves 132 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students

Showing 1999–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 1997–2025. View full 30-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 1997–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
62%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 30-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04

Showing 1999–2025. View full 28-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School?
132 students attend Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School?
Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School offer ?
Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School part of?
Pre-engineering Swsc Dunbar High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.

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