Dee-mack High School

401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 9-12, Dee-mack High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dee-mack High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dee-mack High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dee-mack High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dee-mack High School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1466 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dee-mack High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dee-mack High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dee-mack High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dee-mack High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
95%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dee-mack High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Dee-mack High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dee-mack High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dee-mack High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dee-mack High School's ranking?
Dee-mack High School is ranked #1466 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dee-mack High School often compared to?
Dee-mack High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eureka High School, Tremont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dee-mack High School?
The graduation rate of Dee-mack High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dee-mack High School?
289 students attend Dee-mack High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dee-mack High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dee-mack High School?
Dee-mack High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dee-mack High School offer ?
Dee-mack High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dee-mack High School part of?
Dee-mack High School is part of Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
1:30 Dismissal - Spring Break Starts
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break - Classes Resume 3/31/25
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
1:30 Dismissal - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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