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Eureka High School vs. Dee-mack High School

Should you attend Eureka High School or Dee-mack 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
Eureka High School
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dee-mack High School
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Dee-mack High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Eureka High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 289 students in grades 9-12, Dee-mack High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
481 students
289 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eureka 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 Dee-mack High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eureka High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dee-mack High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eureka 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 Dee-mack High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eureka High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#661 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1429 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eureka High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dee-mack High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eureka High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dee-mack High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eureka High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IL)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Eureka High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dee-mack High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eureka High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dee-mack High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
134
82
Grade 10 Students
135
77
Grade 11 Students
110
67
Grade 12 Students
102
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eureka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dee-mack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eureka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eureka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dee-mack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
94%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eureka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eureka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eureka High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 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
16%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eureka High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eureka High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eureka Community Unit School District 140 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 Dee-mack High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District 701 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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