Dunbar High School

3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,762 students in grades 9-12, Dunbar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,762 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dunbar High School's student population of 1,762 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,762 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dunbar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3305 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dunbar High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dunbar High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dunbar High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dunbar High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dunbar High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dunbar High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dunbar High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dunbar High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dunbar High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunbar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunbar High School's ranking?
Dunbar High School is ranked #3305 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunbar High School often compared to?
Dunbar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunbar High School?
The graduation rate of Dunbar High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunbar High School?
1,762 students attend Dunbar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dunbar High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar High School?
Dunbar High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar High School offer ?
Dunbar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunbar High School part of?
Dunbar High School is part of Lee School District.

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Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,762 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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