Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, KY
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
1600 Man O' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
How Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score69
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,980Students
100%Low-Income Students
106Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | <1% | 4% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 9% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 79% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
53%Math Proficiency
55%Reading Proficiency
54%Average Proficiency
96%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52% | 50% |
| Male | 52% | 48% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 54% | 41% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 55% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 10% | 36% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 42% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 32% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
90%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
64%Limited English
80%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 59% | 69% |
| Black | 87% | 65% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 84% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 53% | 60% |
Location Map
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