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- Dunbar High School, high school in Washington, D.C., that was the first Black public high school in the United States. Since it opened in 1870, it has educated many notable figures, including surgeon Charles Richard Drew, jurist William Henry Hastie, Jr., and writer Jean Toomer.
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Dunbar High School, high school in Washington, D.C., that was the first Black public high school in the United States. Since it opened in 1870, it has educated many notable figures, including surgeon Charles Richard Drew, jurist William Henry Hastie, Jr., and writer Jean Toomer.
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Dunbar, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. From the early 20th century to the 1950s, Dunbar became known as the classical academic high school for black students in segregated public schools.
Jul 29, 2013 · The nation's first black public high school, Paul Laurence Dunbar High, opened its doors in Washington, D.C., in 1870. But more than 140 years later, Dunbar — like many urban schools —...
Dunbar High School is ranked #10,801 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
- 101 N St. Nw, Washington, 20001, DC
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Dec 21, 2016 · Serving as a magnet school for the brightest and most academically focused African-American students in the District, Dunbar was known for its academic rigor during segregation, challenging students to push themselves and inspiring them to dream without limits.
Oct 4, 2016 · One hundred years ago, on October 2, 1916, a new public high school building for black youngsters was opened in Washington, D.C. and named for black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Its history is...
It is also known to be America’s first public high school for African-Americans. Dunbar High School began modernization in 2011. The project was completed in 2015 with the culmination of the field and stadium projects and the reopening of O Street, NW.
