Dunbar High School (Washington, D.C.)
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Dunbar High School is a public secondary school located in Washington, D.C., United States.
Dunbar, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Dunbar was the first high school for black children. It was known for its excellent academics, enough so that many black parents would move to Washington specifically so their children could attend it. Its faculty was paid well by the standards of the time, earning parity pay to Washington's white school teachers. It also boasted a remarkably high number of graduates who went on to higher education, and a generally successful student body.
Following desegregation and deconstruction of the original facility, its prestige dropped notably. As of 2006, the campus is situated in a newer, but far less architecturally appealing facility in Northwest Washington.
Dunbar is perhaps best known for its athletic programs, and particularly its football team. Some of Dunbar's recent graduates have gone on to succeed in NCAA football and the NFL. Joshua Cribbs, who graduated in 2001, was the starting quarterback for four years at Kent State University and currently is a member of the Cleveland Browns. Vernon Davis,who graduated in 2003, was the number 6 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and is now a tight end for the San Fransisco 49ers. Also a current Dunbar senior, wide receiver Arrelious Benn, is among the top college prospects in the nation.
[edit] Student body
During the 2004-2005 school year, Dunbar had 912 students [1].
- 98% were African-American
- 1% was Hispanic
- Less than 1% were Asian
- Less than 1% were Native American
- Less than 1% were White
46% of students qualified for free or reduced lunch.
[edit] Notable alumni
Notable graduates include:
