Dixon High School is a high school located on Lincoln Statue Drive and Peoria Avenue on the northern side of Dixon, Illinois.
Serving 755 students in grades 9-12, Dixon High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixon High School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place to Grow
School Mascot
Dukes And Duchesses
School Rankings
Dixon High School 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 Dixon High School is 0.32, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dukes And Duchesses
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon High School's ranking?
Dixon High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dixon High School often compared to?
Dixon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dixon High School?
The graduation rate of Dixon High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dixon High School?
755 students attend Dixon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dixon High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixon High School?
Dixon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dixon High School offer ?
Dixon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dixon High School part of?
Dixon High School is part of Dixon USD 170 School District.
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