Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, W.e.b. Dubois High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
91%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of W.e.b. Dubois High School?
The graduation rate of W.e.b. Dubois High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend W.e.b. Dubois High School?
300 students attend W.e.b. Dubois High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of W.e.b. Dubois High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.e.b. Dubois High School?
W.e.b. Dubois High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.e.b. Dubois High School offer ?
W.e.b. Dubois High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W.e.b. Dubois High School part of?
W.e.b. Dubois High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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