Dunbar Early College High School

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Dunbar Early College High School is a public high school in Dayton, Ohio, serving 496 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dayton City School District, which is ranked 702 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunbar Early College High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 87.1% African American, significantly higher than the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with proficiency rates on state tests ranging from just 4.9% to 31.3%, well below the state and district averages. Graduation rates at Dunbar Early College High School have been between 62.4% and 69.2% in recent years, lower than the state and district averages, and the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 67.8% to 81.1%, also significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Northmont Online Academy and Miami Valley CTC Alternative schools, which are in different districts, are both higher-performing than Dunbar Early College High School. This suggests that the school's "Early College" focus has not translated into improved outcomes for its students, and the high rates of chronic absenteeism and low academic performance indicate that the school may be facing significant challenges in supporting its student population, particularly the large percentage of African American students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 Albritton Dr
       Dayton, OH  45408-2480


(937) 542-6760

District: Dayton City

SchoolDigger Rank:
833rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,455 Help


Feeder schools for Dunbar Early College High School:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary School
    Louise Troy Elementary School
    Roosevelt Elementary School
    Westwood Elementary School
Middle:    Wogaman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.8%
White:
4.4%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Dunbar Early College High School ranks worse than 96.4% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Dayton City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dunbar Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.8%), White (4.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunbar Early College High School is 17.6. 6 high schools in the Dayton City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dunbar Early College High School employs 30 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunbar Early College High School is $13,455. 4 high schools in the Dayton City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunbar Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunbar Early College High School 833rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Dunbar Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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Dayton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton City 702nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunbar Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.74 640th 681 6.0%
2005 0.04 682nd 689 1.0%
2006 0.05 690th 696 0.9%
2007 2.23 730th 756 3.4%
2008 1.47 743rd 767 3.1%
2009 4.55 752nd 791 4.9%
2010 5.09 774th 819 5.5%
2011 3.67 775th 818 5.3%
2012 6.39 774th 832 7.0%
2013 2.45 736th 767 4.0%
2014 0.73 750th 769 2.5%
2015 0.56 767th 778 1.4%
2016 3.20 758th 784 3.3%
2017 2.49 757th 773 2.1%
2018 2.36 766th 800 4.3%
2019 3.01 786th 836 6.0%
2021 2.95 807th 819 1.5%
2022 3.19 812th 836 2.9%
2023 4.16 823rd 867 5.1%
2024 3.67 833rd 864 3.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.81 66th 111 40.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.11 507th 614 17.4%
2024 10.66 590th 598 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.44 719th 758 5.1%
2019 4.05 740th 779 5.0%
2021 1.70 756th 763 0.9%
2022 3.08 752nd 773 2.7%
2023 4.78 763rd 805 5.2%
2024 3.32 788th 822 4.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.03 741st 751 1.3%
2019 3.30 745th 781 4.6%
2021 0.48 772nd 775 0.4%
2022 0.63 787th 794 0.9%
2023 2.71 784th 813 3.6%
2024 1.19 788th 798 1.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 528th 550 4.0%
2019 23.27 537th 628 14.5%
2022 11.37 585th 606 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.49 741st 763 2.9%
2019 0.98 787th 792 0.6%
2021 2.47 763rd 778 1.9%
2022 1.89 785th 808 2.8%
2023 2.67 792nd 819 3.3%
2024 3.51 776th 816 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Dunbar Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.84 245th 279 12.2%
2019 11.94 277th 303 8.6%
2021 11.85 263rd 284 7.4%
2022 9.92 283rd 306 7.5%
2023 12.39 287th 323 11.1%
2024 11.42 290th 318 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dunbar Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 1309 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1730
1989 248 1057 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1306
1990 159 870 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
1991 236 855 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
1992 173 665 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1993 207 782 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 992
1994 338 1063 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1403
1995 190 1035 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1226
1996 190 1035 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1226
1997 103 748 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1998 74 745 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 63 736 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 39 741 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2001 24 716 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 14 881 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 900
2003 14 881 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 900
2004 17 874 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 896
2005 17 851 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 873
2006 14 721 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 742
2007 8 676 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 691
2008 11 691 0 1 0 n/a n/a 12 715
2009 7 572 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 586
2010 13 571 0 0 1 n/a n/a 6 591
2011 5 559 0 0 0 0 7 0 571
2012 20 521 0 1 0 0 17 0 559
2013 11 443 0 2 0 0 12 0 468
2014 15 456 0 2 0 0 10 0 483
2015 21 525 0 3 0 0 11 0 560
2016 17 523 0 1 0 0 18 0 559
2017 34 561 0 5 0 1 18 0 619
2018 27 551 0 8 0 1 18 0 605
2019 40 539 2 8 0 0 16 0 605
2020 24 482 0 8 0 0 15 0 529
2021 36 473 1 16 0 0 20 0 546
2022 24 445 1 16 0 0 15 0 501
2023 30 432 1 16 0 1 16 0 496
2024 23 469 0 17 0 0 19 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunbar Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 82.0 21.0 0
1989 1306 72.0 18.1 n/a
1990 1032 70.0 14.7 n/a
1991 1092 67.0 16.2 n/a
1992 840 61.3 13.7 53.1
1993 992 62.0 16.0 57.2
1994 1403 61.0 23.0 36.4
1995 1226 60.0 20.4 0
1996 1226 60.0 20.4 0
1997 851 60.0 14.2 53.1
1998 819 59.0 13.9 54.9
1999 799 59.0 13.5 65
2000 780 54.0 14.4 62.7
2001 740 42.0 17.6 55.4
2002 900 47.0 19.1 60.4
2003 900 47.0 19.1 60.4
2004 896 54.0 16.6 59.8
2005 873 44.0 19.8 62.7
2006 742 42.0 17.7 67.9
2007 691 36.5 18.9 77.5
2008 715 37.0 19.3 n/a
2009 586 35.5 16.5 74.4
2010 591 35.0 16.8 83.4
2011 571 32.0 17.8 82
2012 559 29.0 19.2 83.4
2013 468 31.0 15.0 89.1
2014 483 35.0 13.8 94
2015 560 n/a n/a 81.1
2016 559 32.0 17.4 97
2017 619 33.0 18.7 n/a
2018 605 31.0 19.5 n/a
2019 605 33.0 18.3 n/a
2020 529 35.0 15.1 n/a
2021 546 36.0 15.1 n/a
2022 501 33.0 15.1 n/a
2023 496 33.0 15.0 n/a
2024 528 30.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunbar Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 82.0 21.0 0
1989 1306 72.0 18.1 n/a
1990 1032 70.0 14.7 n/a
1991 1092 67.0 16.2 n/a
1992 840 61.3 13.7 53.1
1993 992 62.0 16.0 57.2
1994 1403 61.0 23.0 36.4
1995 1226 60.0 20.4 0
1996 1226 60.0 20.4 0
1997 851 60.0 14.2 53.1
1998 819 59.0 13.9 54.9
1999 799 59.0 13.5 65
2000 780 54.0 14.4 62.7
2001 740 42.0 17.6 55.4
2002 900 47.0 19.1 60.4
2003 900 47.0 19.1 60.4
2004 896 54.0 16.6 59.8
2005 873 44.0 19.8 62.7
2006 742 42.0 17.7 67.9
2007 691 36.5 18.9 77.5
2008 715 37.0 19.3 n/a
2009 586 35.5 16.5 74.4
2010 591 35.0 16.8 83.4
2011 571 32.0 17.8 82
2012 559 29.0 19.2 83.4
2013 468 31.0 15.0 89.1
2014 483 35.0 13.8 94
2015 560 n/a n/a 81.1
2016 559 32.0 17.4 97
2017 619 33.0 18.7 n/a
2018 605 31.0 19.5 n/a
2019 605 33.0 18.3 n/a
2020 529 35.0 15.1 n/a
2021 546 36.0 15.1 n/a
2022 501 33.0 15.1 n/a
2023 496 33.0 15.0 n/a
2024 528 30.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunbar Early College High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,059
2022 $13,146
2023 $12,717
2024 $13,455

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunbar Early College High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 786th of 836 High schoolsRanks 823rd of 867 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Dunbar Early College High School)43.731.3
 12.4%
   End of Course American Government (Dayton City)58.444.1
 14.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Dunbar Early College High School)23.627.4
 3.8%
   End of Course American History (Dayton City)40.343.1
 2.8%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dunbar Early College High School)257.3
 17.7%
   End of Course Biology (Dayton City)4527.1
 17.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Dunbar Early College High School)19.411.1
 8.3%
   End of Course English II (Dayton City)38.225.1
 13.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Dunbar Early College High School)7.95.4
 2.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Dayton City)21.714.1
 7.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Dunbar Early College High School)2.97.7
 4.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dayton City)19.814.1
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605496
 18%
African American539432
 19.9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White4030
 25%
Two or More Races1616


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunbar Early College High School

Students at Dunbar Early College High School are 89% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Dunbar Early College High School.

Dunbar Early College High School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Ohio high schools.

Dunbar Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edison Elementary School
Elementary : Louise Troy Elementary School
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary : Westwood Elementary School
Middle : Wogaman Middle School


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