Dunbar Early College High School

542 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dunbar Early College High School, located on Albritton Drive in Dayton, Ohio, is a specialized academic institution within the Dayton Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous college-preparatory experience, often integrating high school curriculum with college-level coursework. By focusing on academic advancement and career readiness, the school aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning, allowing students to earn college credits or certifications while still working toward their high school diplomas.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dunbar Early College High School is deeply rooted in a proud historical legacy as one of the oldest and most significant schools in the Dayton community. The institution places a strong emphasis on student support, leadership development, and fostering a sense of school pride. With a mission to prepare graduates for the challenges of post-secondary education and the workforce, the school creates a structured environment that encourages students to pursue excellence and reach their full potential.

542

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunbar Early College High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	40
Black	457
Two or More	13

Black
457 (84.3%)
Hispanic
40 (7.4%)
White
32 (5.9%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dayton City
Phone:	(937)542-6760
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 202

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 68