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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public high school in Lexington, KY, serving grades 9–12, rated A-, with 1,828 students and a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 58% in Reading, 58% in Writing and 56% in Math.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,828
Students per teacher
17.7:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading58%
Writing58%
Math56%
Editing and Mechanics51%
Social Studies49%
Science35%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
25
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White40%
Hispanic31%
Black14%
Asian11%
Two or more races4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-9.3%
Prior-year enrollment
2,016

Homes assigned to this school

13,364 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1600 Man O War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
Phone
(859) 381-3546
Website
pld.fcps.net
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210186001669
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School district

Fayette County School District

District rating
B
Schools
80
Students
42,138
Spending per student
$15,577
Teachers (FTE)
3,057
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

How is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School rated?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Fayette County School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 58% in Reading, 58% in Writing, 56% in Math, 51% in Editing and Mechanics, 49% in Social Studies and 35% in Science.

What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serve?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?

1,828 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, down from 2,016 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?

TopHap matches 13,364 residential properties to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in and around Lexington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offer?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers 25 AP courses.