Dakota Junior Senior High School, formerly Dakota High School, is a combined junior-senior high school located in the town of Dakota, Illinois.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dakota Jr Sr High School's student population of 343 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Dakota Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Jr Sr High School is 0.15, 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
#662 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Dakota Jr Sr High School is ranked #662 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dakota Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Dakota Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport High School, Harlem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Jr Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dakota Jr Sr High School?
343 students attend Dakota Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dakota Jr Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Jr Sr High School?
Dakota Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dakota Jr Sr High School offer ?
Dakota Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dakota Jr Sr High School part of?
Dakota Jr Sr High School is part of Dakota CUSD 201 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
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