Serving 1,889 students in grades 9-12, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
The graduation rate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
1,889 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
