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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1600 Man O War Blvd,
Lexington, KY
Fayette County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Betsy Rains
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A-
B+
A-
B+
C+
B
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
77.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
270:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
42.1%
Hispanic
30.6%
Black
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky
842 Students
Eastern Kentucky University
258 Students
University of Louisville
225 Students
Transylvania University
185 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
179 Students
Western Kentucky University
164 Students
University of Cincinnati
139 Students
Vanderbilt University
107 Students
Centre College
106 Students
Morehead State University
91 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
152 Students
Biology
136 Students
Psychology
111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
110 Students
Computer Science
101 Students
Nursing
89 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
58 Students
Engineering
56 Students
Marketing
46 Students
Chemistry
44 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/24/2025
Math Science and Technology Center here is one of the very best STEM programs in the state, and even the country. Prepares you amazingly well for college and future endeavors, and the faculty are supportive of every single student, dedicated to their success.
4/2/2025
I enjoyed my first year at Dunbar; the teachers are very understanding and are there to help me. The teachers here feel like family to me, as they care about my well being.
12/31/2024
Great school.Good academics.Good teachers. Parenteral involvement in activities.Variety of clubs available for the students
GreatSchools Reviews
10/6/2015
Great school with great teachers! I was lucky to graduate here and I am SO happy my son will go there.
3/23/2012
This school has a great teaching staff - for the most part they are very committed and involved - we have several very exceptional teachers! The opportunities for student involvement are great.
3/13/2008
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lexington, KY and is served by the Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,889 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lafayette High School, Lexington Catholic High School, Lexington Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.