Serving 984 students in grades 9-12, Dunbar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in DC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Dunbar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dunbar High School is a public secondary school located in
Washington, D.C., United States.
Dunbar, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the District
of Columbia Public Schools.
Dunbar was the first high school for black children. It was known
for its excellent academics, enough so that many black parents
would move to Washington specifically so their children could
attend it. Its faculty was paid well by the standards of the time,
earning parity pay to Washington's white school teachers. It also
boasted a remarkably high number of graduates who went on to higher
education, and a generally successful student body.
Following desegregation and deconstruction of the original
facility, its prestige dropped notably. As of 2006, the campus is
situated in a newer, but far less architecturally appealing
facility in Northwest Washington.
Dunbar is perhaps best known for its athletic programs, and
particularly its football team. Some of Dunbar's recent graduates
have gone on to succeed in NCAA football and the NFL. Joshua
Cribbs, who graduated in 2001, was the starting quarterback for
four years at Kent State University and currently is a member of
the Cleveland Browns. Vernon Davis,who graduated in 2003, was the
number 6 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and is now a tight end for the
San Fransisco 49ers. Also a current Dunbar senior, wide receiver
Arrelious Benn, is among the top college prospects in the nation.
Notable Alumni: Notable graduates include:Charles Drew,
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Senator Ed Brooke, Charles Hamilton Houston.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunbar High School?
The graduation rate of Dunbar High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Dunbar High School?
984 students attend Dunbar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dunbar High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar High School?
Dunbar High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dunbar High School offer ?
Dunbar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunbar High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Dunbar High School located?
Dunbar High School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
