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Dunbar

Official school name:
Paul Laurence Dunbar Career Academy High School
Address:
3000 S King Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60616
  Map
Phone: (773) 534-9000
Fax: (773) 534-9250
www.dunbarhs.org
Contacts:
Principal - Camilla Covington
Other - Debra Riddle
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
None West/Central/South zone map

Classroom Languages:
French, Spanish

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Standard

Nearest CTA:  
Bus Image CTA Bus Routes:
1, 3, 4
Metra Image Metra Train Lines:
Metra Electric District (ME)
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Career academy
West/Central/South
9-12
1166
School-wide Programs and Models
Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Construction and Architecture, Cosmetology, Culinary and Hospitality, Medical and Health Careers, Small Learning Community
Supports and Resources

Dunbar Vocational Career Academy is a community of learners comprised of stakeholders working together to empower students to take responsibility for their learning! Our standards-based curriculum constantly evolves meeting diverse needs and challenging one to grow to his or her fullest potential, thereby producing dynamic citizens in a global society.
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, School-based Health Center, Targeted Behavioral Health Intervention
 
Parent and Community:  Safe Passage
 
Scholastic:  Summer School, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Bowling, Boys’ Cross Country, Boys’ Track, Football, Girls’ Baseball, Girls’ Bowling, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball, Wrestling
 
At-a-glance
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School provides exemplary academic and vocational programs designed to prepare well-rounded students for rigorous postsecondary educational experiences in the world of work!
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 1166 students enrolled at DUNBAR HS. 96.5% were low income Students. 13% were Special Education Students. 0.4% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at DUNBAR HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 98% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 1%.
Students w/disabilities: 13.0 % English language learners: 0.4 %
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: No
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Accepts students citywide through CCA application process.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Kenneth CrumpCollege & Career ApplicationContact school
Testing required
None required.
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Additional information resources
CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.

Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1 2012-2014 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2009 Download PDF
6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2012 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2010 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Environmental Scorecard Current Opens in a new window
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013 Download PDF
Scorecard
School Performance Rating
This school's performance rating is: This school's status is:
Unchecked Excellent Standing (Level 1) Unchecked Not on Probation
Unchecked Good Standing (Level 2) Checked On Probation
Checked Low Academic Standing (Level 3) Unchecked Not Applicable
 
This school's performance rating is based on the CPS Performance Policy. This school earned 38.9% of the available points on the Performance Policy in the 2011-2012 school year, which places the school in Level 3.
Student outcomes CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Freshman Graduates within Five Years 61.2%
64.8%
61.7%
72%
Graduates Enrolled in College 59.5%
67.7%
One Year Dropout Rate 6.7%
4.6%
2.8%
2.7%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards 31.5%
9.9%
6.1%
7%
Students Exceeding PSAE State standards 3.6%
0%
0%
0.1%
Average ACT score 17.7
14.9
14.7
14.8
Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT 28.5%
3%
2.3%
2.7%
Students making expected gains on EPAS assessments 52.4%
40.8%
37%
Freshman On-Track to Graduate 74.8%
66%
65.7%
70.2%
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement or IB Classes 18.5%
5.5%
7.1%
8.3%
Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams or Scoring 4+ on IB Exams 36.4%
1.1%
0%
0.8%
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 86.1%
69.8%
77.1%
80.1%
Scorecard FAQs
Achievement Test Overview
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
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Additional resources
Provide feedback on Dunbar
Key dates*
May 27
All Tracks: No Classes; Memorial Day
June 19
Track E: Last Day of School
June 24
Track R: Last Day of School
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.