Enrollment
892
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 110003000079
Dunbar Hs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 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)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunbar Hs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dunbar Hs reports 892 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 223 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding District of Columbia Public Schools spends $36,134 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.2% from local sources (property taxes), and 13.8% 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 Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 97% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 86% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
88.5%
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
$36,134
per pupil, district-wide
— above District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 223 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 892 Top 97% in District of Columbia — larger than 3% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003000079
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 223:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.5%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 164
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District of Columbia Public Schools, which includes Dunbar Hs.
$36,134
Per student
+4%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
Federal 13.8%
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
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Hs
How many students attend Dunbar Hs?
Dunbar Hs has 892 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Hs is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Hs?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Hs is African American at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Hs?
Dunbar Hs 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.