Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
- Public
- LEXINGTON, KY
Public School
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LEXINGTON, KY
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 396 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
62%
Percent Proficient - Math
54%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1380
150 responses
Average ACT
28
735 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$61,526
National
$69,021Median Rent
$967
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$216,800
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
73%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 26 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 26 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,022
Free or Reduced Lunch
49%
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$59,536
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.2%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 48 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 48 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 48 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,218 / year
National
$12,23984%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 55 responses47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 55 responses71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 55 responsesSimilar Schools
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 396 reviews
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a great environment for high school students. The teachers care about the students and leading them to success. The faculty takes care of students who apply for free/reduced lunch and make sure they get just as many opportunities as the wealthier students at the school. One downside to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the amount of fights that have taken place, especially within this past year. The administrators have made sure to address these fights with consequences in order to reduce the amounts of fights at school and keep students safe. One good aspect of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is the variety of clubs. The school has a great amount of clubs, including Dunbar Culture Society, FCCLA, Senior Executive Board, and so much more. Overall, I have been satisfied with my experience at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and would definitely recommend others to attend the school.
It has a wide variety of courses including AP and DC. Teachers are nice and guidance is helpful. There are many helpful resources there like the CCC (college and career readiness center) and online research tools. Most experience I have with Dunbar is with their math/sciences department which is great! They have a wide range of advanced classes and good teacher that can teach the content clearly and accurately. Their English department is also good but, like I said, I don’t have much experience with them there. Dunbar offers many “career pathway” courses that teach you real life skills and useful certificates for jobs straight out of high school.
I am now a senior at Dunbar, and I think the school isn't the best. Starting my freshman year the school started to get worse. There have been more gangs in the school which lead members to start fights at school. In my junior year we had more than 10 fights in one week, 6 were in a single day. Also, Dunbar seems very dull. There isn't much school spirit. Compared to other schools in the county we have the least amount of school spirit. Everyone at the school seems sad and they appear as if they don't want to be at school. However, most of the teachers and staff do want students to succeed in high school and in our futures. They try their best to help us with school or with out personal lives. I've had many teachers at Dunbar that have helped me and want me to continue doing great things. That's why I do like Dunbar, but at the same time it can get pretty bad. Besides all the negatives at my school, I think Dunbar does push students to be successful and happy.