DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL

dhs.leeschools.net/

1,802 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dunbar High School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a prominent institution within the School District of Lee County. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Beyond its core curriculum, Dunbar is widely recognized for its specialized magnet programs, particularly in technology and engineering, which provide students with hands-on experience and industry-aligned skills.

The school serves as a central pillar of the local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes character, leadership, and athletic achievement. With a focus on inclusive learning, Dunbar High School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports, arts programs, and academic clubs, helping students cultivate their talents in a supportive environment. By combining rigorous academics with a robust selection of elective and vocational paths, the school remains dedicated to ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,802

Total Students

86.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	1,019
Black	540
Asian	21
Two or More	41

Hispanic
1,019 (56.5 %)
Black
540 (30.0 %)
White
181 (10.0 %)
Two or More
41 (2.3 %)
Asian
21 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)461-5322
Website:	http://dhs.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	824
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 505

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 446

Grade 12 391

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	505
Grade 10	460
Grade 11	446
Grade 12	391

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	791	43.9%
Male	1,011	56.1%

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