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W.E.B. Dubois High School

Public | 9-12 | 521 students

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Posted May 11, 2009

i love this school about to graduate june 2009 and im so happy
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2009

i have two kids that go to w.e.b dubois and at first they missed there old school so they did not want to go there but they got involed in so many actives and they win the honor roll every quarter. this school has made differeces happen between my kids. they graduated and now go to a school down south and is loving it. w.e.b dubois is a great school with great kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2009

I moved in this neighborhood about 4 monthes ago and was skeptical about the schools for my 9th grade child. we moved her from florida and we didnt kno this area well. but after her last report card i was happy of what she got. before she was never in after school programs but now she is in cheerleading and is excited.I love w.e.b dubois is has helped my child tremendiously.!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

This school is a zoon school thats why people say all the bad things about it. Sence this school became WEB DuBois high the problems has not like before, also sence 2006 school year, the students has not broken any laws or has done anything wrong. This school has most of the BEST students in it and also their robotics team is the stem Robotics team in Baltimore city. People donot look at all the good things the students do, all they look at is the history of the school. I believe it is the Best zoon school baltimore city will and can ever have!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 1, 2008

This is one of the worst schools in Baltimore City. The discipline is lacking and when teachers try to discipline, they are told not to. The students run this school. The principal is unprofessional, my child's teachers feel threatened by other students, and my child cannot concentrate because students sent out of the room for disruption are not disciplined and are sent right back into the classroom. There is no computer lab, there are no consequences for not showing up to school, and there is simply no enforcement of the rules by administration. This school is full of teachers who care and try their best, but they have no support from current administration or North Avenue. With the new CEO and his policy of not suspending students who bring weapons into school, I feel no school in Baltimore City is safe for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2006

My child graduated from this school and has gone on to pursue a higher education at Howard University. He worked very hard to complete his education at W.E.B. Dubois. The staff wass great because they were there with him every step of the way. They saw his potential with me. Thanks to all the staff and well as the Principle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2006

I think W.E.B. DuBois High School is a great high school. My child attends this school and she comes home motivated every day. When parents ask me about my childs school I smile and say this is the best school ever. I visit the school often and it is so clean. I think I am a lucky parent. Since my child has attended this school she has become more confident and much more motivated than before. When she comes homes she is actually enthusiastic about competing her homework. I'm so porud that my cild can be proud to learn. W.E.B. DuBois is a great school and has taught my child the confidence and motivation she needs to suceed.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
55%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
45%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 38%
White 3% 46%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
Phone: (410) 396-6435

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