Below Average
#207 of 240 schools in DC
Dunbar HS
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Math 4% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dunbar HS score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dunbar HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,730
Median home value
$844,500
Median rent
$2,464/mo
College educated
77.7%
Homeownership
33.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga College High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Banneker HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Technology HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Girls Global Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #106 of 116
- District spending per student
- $31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunbar HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunbar HS
Dunbar HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 984 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunbar HS
What grades does Dunbar HS serve?
Dunbar HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dunbar HS?
Dunbar HS has an enrollment of approximately 984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar HS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunbar HS rank in DC?
Dunbar HS ranks #207 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Dunbar HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunbar HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dunbar HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunbar HS has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dunbar HS a charter school?
No, Dunbar HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunbar HS a Title I school?
No, Dunbar HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.3%
- Phone
- (202) 698-3762
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- % meeting SAT college-ready benchmark (DC OSSE Report Card SY2024-25)
- 2.3%
- Area population (ZIP 20001)
- 44,022
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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