Dwight D. Eisenhower High School is a public four-year high school located in Blue Island, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Community High School District 218 along with sister schools Alan B. Shepard High School and Harold L. Richards High School.
Serving 1,818 students in grades 9-12, Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DD Eisenhower High School serves the southwest part of Blue Island, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 15.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone extending about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)'s student population of 1,818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,818 students
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1897
School Motto
Ever onward fight Dwight D.
School Rankings
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) is 0.51, 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
#3037 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Mascot
Eisenhower High School Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)'s ranking?
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) is ranked #3037 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) often compared to?
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like West Leyden High School, Homewood-flossmoor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)?
The graduation rate of Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)?
1,818 students attend Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)?
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) offer ?
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) part of?
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Student Attendance for First Semester
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
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