Enrollment
1,734
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 120108004368
Dunbar High School — Fort Myers, FL
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 16
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunbar High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dunbar High School reports 1,734 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 86.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Florida average and 2% above the national baseline. The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 289 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lee spends $12,577 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunbar High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,734 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 289 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,734 Top 94% in Florida — larger than 6% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 86.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.9% +2% vs state
NCES ID 120108004368
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
African American 29.7%
White 7.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 289:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.2%
In-school suspensions 121
Out-of-school suspensions 91
Expulsions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Dunbar High School.
$12,577
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Dunbar High School
How many students attend Dunbar High School?
Dunbar High School has 1,734 students enrolled. It is a high school in FORT MYERS, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunbar High School?
52.9% of students at Dunbar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT MYERS, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar High School?
Dunbar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.