Paul Laurence Dunbar High
Reported Enrollment
1,067
students
District
Baltimore City Public Schools
County Context Score
48/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1400 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231
School District
Baltimore City Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 240009000298
- District ID
- 2400090
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,067 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Paul Laurence Dunbar High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Baltimore city has 155 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 154 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Paul Laurence Dunbar High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore city, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Paul Laurence Dunbar High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Baltimore City Public Schools.
1,067 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High reports 1,067 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 34 other high schools in Baltimore city with enrollment data, 28 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 522 students.
35 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 548 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
154 district schools
Baltimore City Public Schools lists 111 primary, 8 middle, 34 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
111
Middle
8
High
34
Other
1
Nearby context inside Baltimore City Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Baltimore City Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Paul Laurence Dunbar High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Paul Laurence Dunbar High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Paul Laurence Dunbar High with nearby schools?
Paul Laurence Dunbar High should be compared with 35 high schools in Baltimore city, plus other schools in Baltimore City Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Paul Laurence Dunbar High?
Before using Paul Laurence Dunbar High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Baltimore City Public Schools.
Part of Baltimore City Public Schools
Paul Laurence Dunbar High is one of 154 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 75,995 students across 154 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
154
Reported Enrollment
75,995
154 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Abbottston ElementaryPK–7 · PrimaryListed only
- Arlington ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Armistead Gardens Elementary/MiddlePK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Arundel ElementaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/MiddlePK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Baltimore City College9–12 · HighProfile
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute9–12 · HighProfile
- Barclay Elementary/MiddlePK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Charles Carroll Barrister ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Bay-Brook Elementary/MiddlePK–8 · PrimaryListed only
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County Context Score
48/100
County-level composite across 155 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.