Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School's student population of 397 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is 0.11, 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
#2996 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School's ranking?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School often compared to?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Academy High School, Excel Academy - Englewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School?
397 students attend Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School offer ?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School part of?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School located?
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is located in the South Commons neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
School Reviews
1 6/25/2020
This graduation going on is extremely loud and intrusive. It's a vocational school. Not necessary to require the whole block to take part in this ceremony.
5 9/12/2012
i have a child who would like to attened dumbar high school and is looking forward to coming there
5 1/11/2007
I feel that Dunbar is a very good school to go to because it has many things to offer. When you become a sophmore you have 22 shops to choose from, for instance:cosmetology you can get your license when you become a senior instead of going to college and getting your license. Dunbar is a well-known school and we also don't have a lot of violence but you know every school has violence in their school and in their enviroment.
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