- Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher chronically absent students than Baltimore Design School (607 vs. 248).
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher sat/act participation than Baltimore Design School (275 vs. 128).
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher graduating cohort than Baltimore Design School (172 vs. 64).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher chronically absent students than Baltimore Design School (607 vs. 248).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher graduating cohort than Baltimore Design School (172 vs. 64).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher sat/act participation than Baltimore Design School (275 vs. 128).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Baltimore Design School reported a higher violent incidents than Paul Laurence Dunbar High (48 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Paul Laurence Dunbar High reported a higher students per counselor than Baltimore Design School (331.7:1 vs. 257:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
$22,976.88
Baltimore Design School
$22,976.88
Local revenue share
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
22.1%
Baltimore Design School
22.1%
State revenue share
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
57.7%
Baltimore Design School
57.7%
Federal revenue share
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
20.2%
Baltimore Design School
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
59.9%
Baltimore Design School
59.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore city
$59,623
Baltimore city
$59,623
Poverty rate
Baltimore city
20.1%
Baltimore city
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore city
35.4%
Baltimore city
35.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore city
4%
Baltimore city
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.