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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1400 Orleans St,
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
81%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
B
C
B-
B
B+
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
5.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
47.8%
State Average
24.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
309:1
Student Diversity
Male
57.6%
Female
42.4%
Black
84.4%
Hispanic
13.1%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University
234 Students
Towson University
203 Students
Bowie State University
203 Students
University of Maryland - College Park
158 Students
Howard University
137 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
123 Students
Frostburg State University
115 Students
Temple University
110 Students
Coppin State University
109 Students
Loyola University Maryland
97 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
112 Students
Business
81 Students
Biology
74 Students
Psychology
58 Students
Computer Science
35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
34 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
34 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
30 Students
Accounting
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/6/2025
My overall experience at Paul Laurence Dunbar High has been very different. I came to Dunbar in the middle of 10th grade year and honestly i was skeptical about the school. I can say that Dunbar has made me more academically successful.
7/22/2025
Overall, being at Dunbar is a great experience and you meet a lot of great people. The thing I'd say I like the best is the athletics. I would however like to see a change in the area because it is sighted dangerous.
12/16/2024
My experience at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has been mostly positive. The school offers great extracurricular activities like sports and clubs, and teachers are supportive and dedicated. However, some facilities, like classrooms and restrooms, need upgrades, and there could be more consistency in providing academic support. Overall, it's a good school with potential to improve.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/22/2014
This school is a complete mess. I try to call the staff, they never answer you or call you back for things like my child's IEP. Like, I would never send my child here again. I have made the big mistake ever in my life and my child's.
5/28/2013
As a former alumnus, I have ties to this school in more than one way. I am a parent of a graduating senior and am happy with the progress that she has made while attending Dunbar. Like most schools in our nation, the school is not perfect. There are some changes that would make the school better, bu...
8/8/2011
DUNBAR IS A GREAT SCHOOL IT HAS TONS OF A.P CLASS,EXTRA CIRRICULUIM CLASSES AND SPORTS
2/2/2010
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baltimore, MD and is served by the Baltimore City Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 995 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.05, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like National Academy Foundation, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, Francis M. Wood High School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.