DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL

DUNBAR H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 933 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 69 teachers, DUNBAR H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, located at 5700 Ramey Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic public secondary school serving the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). With a legacy rooted in the community, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering both academic and extracurricular growth among its students. As part of a large urban district, Dunbar High offers a diverse educational environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant campus culture and longstanding traditions, which often serve as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood. Like many schools within the Fort Worth ISD, Dunbar focuses on implementing rigorous curriculum standards while providing various support services to meet the unique needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic programs, athletic opportunities, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the official Fort Worth ISD website provides comprehensive resources and updates for the Dunbar High School community.

For more information, contact DUNBAR H S at (817) 815-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5700 RAMEY AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76112-7999
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DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 933 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORT WORTH ISD
Total Students:
933
Teachers:
69.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 933 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.2%
Hispanic/Latino
27.2%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.