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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? Milo Howard
202-698-3762
milo.howard@k12.dc.gov
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

School Hours 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

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
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 and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website. Learn more about this school’s DC public school programming at their DCPS School Profile Page. Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 892 Student Demographics

88% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

11% 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

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

9

250

2

10

50

1

11

25

1

12

15

0

_{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 osse@dc.gov.}

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