Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is part of Dayton City Schools. The school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and serves approximately 550 students. The school is named after poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Dayton native. The school mascot is the wolverine.
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Dunbar Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dunbar Early College High School's student population of 528 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1931
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Dunbar Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Early College High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
89%
17%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-64%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dunbar Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Early College High School's ranking?
Dunbar Early College High School is ranked #3182 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dunbar Early College High School often compared to?
Dunbar Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunbar Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Dunbar Early College High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dunbar Early College High School?
528 students attend Dunbar Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dunbar Early College High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Early College High School offer ?
Dunbar Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Early College High School part of?
Dunbar Early College High School is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Early College High School located?
Dunbar Early College High School is located in the Madden Hill neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Madden Hill.
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