Chippewa Valley High School vs. Dakota High School
Should I attend Chippewa Valley High School or Dakota High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,335 students in grades 9-12, Chippewa Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 2,782 students in grades 9-12, Dakota High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,335 students
2,782 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#623 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
569
663
Grade 10 Students
623
718
Grade 11 Students
553
664
Grade 12 Students
590
737
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
18%
8%
% White
67%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%