Dakota Junior Senior High School, formerly Dakota High School, is a combined junior-senior high school located in the town of Dakota, Illinois.
Serving 344 students in grades 7-12, Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dakota Jr Sr High School serves an attendance zone covering the entire district of Dakota, IL, encompassing approximately 100.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dakota Jr Sr High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Rankings
Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Jr Sr High School is 0.17, 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
#782 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Dakota Jr Sr High School is ranked #782 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dakota Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Dakota Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport High School, Harlem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Jr Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Dakota Jr Sr High School?
344 students attend Dakota Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dakota Jr Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Jr Sr High School?
Dakota Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dakota Jr Sr High School offer ?
Dakota Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dakota Jr Sr High School part of?
Dakota Jr Sr High School is part of Dakota CUSD 201 School District.
School Calendar
View the Dakota Jr Sr High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
School Reviews
Review Dakota Jr Sr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
