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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Lexington, Kentucky · Grades 9 to 12 · Fayette County

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About Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Lexington, Kentucky. Enrollment was 1,828 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Lexington. There are about 17.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (103.1 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Fayette County. Families comparing options will find 47 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 74 schools in Fayette County.

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School facts

Address	1600 Man O' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513
Phone	(859) 381-3546
School district	Fayette County
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,828
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	103.1
Students per teacher	17.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Fayette County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210186001669). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serve?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School reported 1,828 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?

About 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,828 students and 103.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School a public or charter school?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is part of Fayette County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/fayette-county/

Where is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School located?

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School is at 1600 Man O' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40513. The phone number is (859) 381-3546.

How many other schools are near Paul Laurence Dunbar High School?

There are 47 other schools within 5 miles of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in our directory.