Dunbar High School

Dunbar High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 N St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3.9
4.7
728 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.4%
State Average
25.2%
English
34.7%
State Average
22.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48%
Black
87.6%
Hispanic
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Athletes in District of Columbia
Source: Niche

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 208 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 158 Students
Howard University 157 Students
Bowie State University 145 Students
Virginia State University 141 Students
North Carolina Central University 139 Students
Delaware State University 139 Students
Norfolk State University 136 Students
Clark Atlanta University 129 Students
University of the District of Columbia 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Biology 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Small Business Management 35 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 26 Students
Finance 20 Students
Accounting 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 134 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/1/2024
The best parts about Dunbar they have good teachers to help you , They give you community services The worst part is sometimes they shoot near Dunbar.
2.0 Alum
8/1/2024
Overall the experience had some highs and lows but I'm glad that I attended Dunbar because it gave me life long friendships and a understanding how how harsh the real world is.
4.0 Senior
6/14/2024
Dunbar is a good school, but I suggest u to not to be an unattractive person there what so ever because people will try u there a lot. Because ugly in that school is not a good feeling. I suggest people that is ugly in there to find the right friends bc there is going to be very kind people there. I was not that good looking and people will act annoying.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/24/2025
Brings joy and happiness to students knowing that they can excel at all levels of education.
5.0 other
8/23/2014
Terrific staff and students! Enroll your children soon! This school is near Capitol Hill and H Street!
5.0 other
10/21/2013
As a community member I am really loving the new building. even though I am not originally from the area, I feel that this high school give the community an uplift. Great Job DCPS.
5.0 other
10/21/2013
I'm a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. High, I,graduated in 1981, when I was a student the parents & community were always deeply involved in the day to day functions, educational matter & the overall educational growth of the students attending, I feel that parents these days enroll their child...

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Dunbar High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 728 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. 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 3.2, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $731,300. Discover additional schools in the area, like McKinley Technology High School, Maya Angelou Academy at Youth Services Center, Gonzaga College High School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dunbar High School.

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