Dunbar Creative Performing Arts

About Dunbar Creative Performing Arts

Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is a unique performing arts school located in Dunbar, West Virginia. Founded in 2003, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts provides a comprehensive program of instruction in the performing arts, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The school offers classes for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
At Dunbar Creative Performing Arts, students learn to express themselves creatively and gain confidence in their abilities. The school’s curriculum focuses on helping students develop their creative potential and build a strong foundation in the performing arts. Classes are taught by experienced instructors who are passionate about their craft and dedicated to helping students reach their goals.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as performances, workshops, and field trips. These activities provide students with the opportunity to further explore the performing arts and gain valuable experience.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all of its students. The school’s staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and create a positive learning experience. With its commitment to excellence, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is a great place for students to explore their creativity and develop their performing arts skills.

Address:	500 Saint Anthony St Mobile, AL 36603
Phone:	(251) 221-2160
Site:	–
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	476 students

Overview Dunbar Creative Performing Arts

Dunbar Creative Performing Arts serves 476 students in grades 6-8.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Dunbar Creative Performing Arts

Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.