Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,121 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 17th out of 224 high schools in KY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1600 Man O' War Blvd., Lexington, KY 40513
School Operational Details
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Fayette County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,205
- Graduation Rate: 72.6%
- Dropout Rate: 3.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.0
- Enrolled Students: 36,861
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,121
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 97.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,046 (49.3%)
- Females: 1,028 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 113 (5.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 528 (24.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 641 (30.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 363 | 17.1% |
| Asian | 143 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 9.0% |
| White | 1,372 | 64.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 606 | 28.6% |
| 10th Grade | 562 | 26.5% |
| 11th Grade | 499 | 23.5% |
| 12th Grade | 451 | 21.3% |
| Ungraded | 3 | 0.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 15%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:85%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $44,326
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,057 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,010 | 79% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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