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Dakota Jr Sr High School vs. Freeport High School

Should you attend Dakota Jr Sr High School or Freeport High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dakota Jr Sr High School
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Freeport High School
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Freeport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 7-12, Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 20% 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 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, Freeport 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
343 students
1,155 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dakota Jr Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freeport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Jr Sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freeport High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
89 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dakota Jr Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freeport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Jr Sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freeport High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freeport SD 145 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#662 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#2575 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dakota Jr Sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freeport High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Jr Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in IL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Jr Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)
37%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in IL)
76%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dakota Jr Sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Freeport High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dakota Jr Sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freeport High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
48
-
Grade 8 Students
58
1
Grade 9 Students
56
294
Grade 10 Students
70
284
Grade 11 Students
61
296
Grade 12 Students
50
280

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dakota Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freeport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freeport SD 145 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dakota Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freeport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freeport SD 145 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dakota Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freeport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freeport SD 145 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dakota Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freeport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freeport SD 145 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dakota Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freeport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freeport SD 145 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dakota Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freeport High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dakota Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freeport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dakota Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dakota CUSD 201 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freeport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freeport SD 145 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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