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Paul Laurence Dunbar High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 · (443) 642-4478 · Part of Baltimore City Public Schools
Students
1,087
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Paul Laurence Dunbar High
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 17.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9309
Grade 10267
Grade 11281
Grade 12230
Enrollment over time
928’20
995’21
1,067’22
1,101’23
1,087’24
Up 17.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 80%Hispanic 17%White 1%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.