DUNBAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

2010 E 26TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79404

Charter School 430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dunbar College Preparatory Academy, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a public secondary school within the Lubbock Independent School District. As a "College Preparatory" institution, the school is designed to bridge the gap between middle school and high school, focusing on academic rigor to ensure students are adequately prepared for advanced coursework and post-secondary success. The academy emphasizes core subjects while integrating college-readiness strategies intended to foster critical thinking and long-term educational attainment for its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy serves as a focal point for the local East Lubbock community. The school is known for its commitment to providing structured support systems—such as specialized instruction and guidance—to help students navigate the transition to higher education. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and college-bound culture, the school aims to empower its students with the skills and discipline necessary to succeed in a competitive academic environment.

430

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNBAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	213
Black	192
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (49.5 %)
Black
192 (44.7 %)
White
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LUBBOCK ISD
Phone:	(806)219-3400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 136

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DUNBAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	140
Grade 8	154

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DUNBAR COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	43.5%
Male	243	56.5%

Middle School 5th - 8th