DUNBAR H S

www.fortworthisd.org

821 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, located at 5700 Ramey Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic public secondary school serving the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). With a legacy rooted in the community, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering both academic and extracurricular growth among its students. As part of a large urban district, Dunbar High offers a diverse educational environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant campus culture and longstanding traditions, which often serve as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood. Like many schools within the Fort Worth ISD, Dunbar focuses on implementing rigorous curriculum standards while providing various support services to meet the unique needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic programs, athletic opportunities, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the official Fort Worth ISD website provides comprehensive resources and updates for the Dunbar High School community.

821

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNBAR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	297
Black	477
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
477 (58.1%)
Hispanic
297 (36.2%)
Two or More
23 (2.8%)
White
19 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-3000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	756
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 228

Grade 10 196

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 174