Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
School Overview
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public school located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a school in Fayette County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,055 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 93 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,055 students are attending Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. By gender, there are 1,033 and 1,022 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 199 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 85 | 43 | 42 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 101 | 56 | 45 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 199 | 105 | 94 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 93 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. 98.9% of teachers are certified. 96.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 93 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 92 | 98.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 411 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 4 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 129,784 Households |
| Population | 308,140 |
| Male | 157,231 |
| Female | 163,370 |
| Child Population | 79,608 |
| Total Housing Units | 141,653 Units |
| Average House Value | $189,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $896 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $57,291 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.19% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 724 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 804 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 724 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 238 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 281 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 646 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 804 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 10 harassment and bullying has been reported at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. By gender, 3 male students and 7 students were reported. There are 7 gender-related, 1 race, color, or nation origin, and 2 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| White | Reported | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Disciplined | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
Public Schools in Fayette County
In Fayette County, 82 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LEXINGTON, Kentucky
23 private schools are serving students in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.