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Dunbar High School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 9–12

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 101 N STREET NW Phone 202-698-3762 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Monica Kurude
202-698-3762
[email protected]
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Our mission is to provide an all-inclusive instructional program for students that fosters maximum academic achievement, enabling them to enjoy lifelong learning while becoming productive citizens. All students are encouraged to be well-rounded scholars by participating in Dunbar's numerous extracurricular activities.

Specialized Programs

Advanced Placement
Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Career and Technical Education
Dual College Enrollment
Extended Day
Interscholastic Sports

Additional Enrichment Offered

NHS, AP Courses, JROTC Program, Saturday Academic Enrichment, NAF (Engineering)

Points of Pride

• Dunbar has a robust athletic program.
• Our graduation rate has increased tremendously over the course of the past 3 years.
• The class of 2017 earned over 1.5 million in scholarships.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 984 Student Demographics

89% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

10% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered
Additional Resources

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

9

250

2

3

10

100

0

11

50

1

12

20

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_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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