School Prep Guides
How to Get Into Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Baltimore: BCPS Composite Score Guide (2026–2027)
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School admissions in Baltimore is decided by a composite score up to 800 — built from MCAP ELA and Math percentiles plus weighted grades. This guide explains the exact formula, the 610 minimum threshold, and how targeted MCAP practice can raise your child's composite score before the spring test window closes.
