Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

High Supplemental Virtual Lexington, KY Grades 09–12 City: Large Lexington-Fayette, KY SchoolScore™ F (47.7)
  • 1,828 Students
  • 103.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (859)381-3546 Phone

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a public school administered by the Fayette County district in Lexington, KENTUCKY, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 1,828 students enrolled; a 17.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky High School Average
Enrollment
1,828.0
State avg: 564.0
▲ 224% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.73:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
40.6%
State avg: 58.3%
▼ 30% better
School Details
School Name
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
NCESSCH ID
210186001669
State School ID
KY-034165000-034165200
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1600 Man O' War Blvd
City
Lexington
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
40513
County
Fayette County
Metro Area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2106
State Leg. Upper
21012
State Leg. Lower
21045
Latitude
38.0171
Longitude
-84.5769
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
1,828
Total Students
👩‍🏫
103.1
Teachers FTE
📐
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
103.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)103.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 742 40.6%
Not Applicable 681 37.3%
District Info
District Name
Fayette County
LEAID
2101860
State LEA ID
KY-034165000
Phone
(859)381-4100
Website
http://www.fcps.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lexington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$838,098K
Federal Revenue
$110,497K
State Revenue
$308,835K
Local Revenue
$418,766K
Total Expenditure
$865,280K
Instruction Exp.
$455,950K
Support Services
$268,435K
Other Current Exp.
$34,388K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?
1,828 students are enrolled at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School have?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School has 103.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serve?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School a charter school?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School located in?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is located in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area.
What school district does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School belong to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is part of the Fayette County school district.
How much does Fayette County spend per student?
The Fayette County district spends approximately $473,347,921 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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