Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Public | 9-12 | 2077 students |  

PHONE: (859) 381-3546

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1600 Man O' War Blvd

Lexington, KY 40513

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Lexington's Paul Laurence Dunbar High School serves grades 9-12 in the Fayette County School District. It is among the few public high schools in Kentucky to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 10 school community members.

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Posted on Mar 23, 2012
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This school has a great teaching staff - for the most part they are very committed and involved - we have several very exceptional teachers! The opportunities for student involvement are great.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Sep 5, 2008
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Great academics, great atmosphere, solid instructors, great extracurricular programs.
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Posted on Aug 28, 2008
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I am proud to say that I am a graduate from Paul Laurence Dunbar High. This school opened several doors for me allowed me to achieve in areas where it did not seem possible. The faculty and staff interact with the students and are there for students if they need them. Students are labled- which allows children to feel proud about who they are and their preferences. One should expect to be challenged in the classroom. I can say that everyone whom I have ever encountered who has attended or is currently enrolled has pride in PLDHS. Props to my former school, teachers and staff. Continue doing an excellent job*:)

Posted on Aug 16, 2008
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I love it, the sporting tradition is huge. Im proud to be on the football team
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Aug 3, 2008
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Top academic programs, excellent althletic programs, music department one of the best in state and nation.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Nov 15, 2006
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I attended Dunbar from 1996-2006, and my youngest brother is now a freshman at Dunbar. The quality of education at Dunbar is excellent; students are challenged both academically and extracurricularly to excel.
--Submitted by Darra Hofman, a former student

Posted on May 8, 2006
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I graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar in 2004 as a member of the MSTC program. I am currently at Stanford University. Many of the students in my class attended the top universities in the nation, and I really attribute it to the great MSTC program, and Dunbar in general.
--Submitted by a former student

Posted on Dec 12, 2004
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You will recieve a great education at Paul Laurence Dunbar H.S., but they are very strict with rules. Like being are suspended for having to many tardies. They also have very friendly teachers.
--Submitted by Charles Farley,, a student

Posted on Aug 10, 2003
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I had two children at this school. Both graduated and went to Washington University in St Louis. Both have done extremely well there and the eldest is at law School in Washington DC. My children went through private schools until they went to Dunbar and I found this school to be exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent


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