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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

1600 Man O'war Blvd, Lexington, KY, 40513

Top 25% School in Kentucky

Ranked 43 of 137 in Kentucky

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About Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a well-known public high school in Lexington, Kentucky that serves about 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in Fayette County Public Schools because of its high academic standards, which include the well-known Math, Science, and Technology Center. The school has a lot of Advanced Placement® classes, and 42% of students take them, and it is one of the best High School in "Kentucky" . There are a lot of different cultures represented in the student body, with 60% of students being minorities and 42% being economically disadvantaged. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has good academic results, with 44% of students doing well in math and 52% doing well in reading. The school is known as one of the best in the state, and it gets about $15,741 per student from the district. Its best features are its competitive academic culture and its ability to get students ready for success at top colleges and universities.

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Contact Information

Address

1600 Man O'war Blvd, Lexington, KY, 40513

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Phone

(859) 381-3546

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Website

fcps.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 44% in Reading.
111
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1889
Total Students
$57750
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.18%
Asian 10.43%
Hispanic 31.5%
Black 13.98%
Two+ Races 3.71%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
40.18%
Asian
10.43%
Hispanic
31.5%
Black
13.98%
Two+ Races
3.71%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1889
47.27%
893 Female
52.73%
996 Male

Student Population

1889 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School celebrated a number of students being named National Merit Semifinalists. This shows how hard they are working in school. The school's Math Team also won first place at the last state competition, which keeps the school's reputation for being good at STEM subjects. The Dunbar Cultural Center has also started new workshops where students can learn about different cultures through art and guest speakers.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. What does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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