Dunbar High School is a school located in Fort Myers, Florida. It was established in 1926 and re-established in 2000. This secondary school is home to the Dunbar High School Academy of Technology Excellence and the Dunbar High School Center for Math and Science. It is the home of the "Fighting Tigers".
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 25% (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%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Green, Orange
School Rankings
Dunbar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3367 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dunbar Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar High School's ranking?
Dunbar High School is ranked #3367 out of 3,662 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?
25% 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 83%, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar High School part of?
Dunbar High School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day Back to School for Students
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
June 01, 2026 (Monday)
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