Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, Dunlap High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunlap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dunlap High School's student population of 1,375 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunlap High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunlap High School is 0.55, 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
#166 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunlap High School's ranking?
Dunlap High School is ranked #166 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunlap High School?
The graduation rate of Dunlap High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunlap High School?
1,375 students attend Dunlap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dunlap High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunlap High School?
Dunlap High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunlap High School offer ?
Dunlap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunlap High School part of?
Dunlap High School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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