Dixon High School

Dixon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Lincoln Statue Dr,  Dixon, IL
Dixon Unified School District No. 170
3.2
755 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Mike Grady
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
62.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
80.1%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic
7.2%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Sauk Valley Community College 109 Students
Northern Illinois University 82 Students
Illinois State University 58 Students
University of Iowa 50 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 39 Students
Bradley University 34 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 30 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 27 Students
Western Illinois University 27 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 32 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Business 26 Students
Biology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Education 12 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Accounting 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 103 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/5/2025
I will soon be proud to say that I am a DHS graduate. I have made many friends throughout my time at DHS and have had wonderful teachers supporting me along the way.
4.0 Senior
2/1/2024
Dixon High School has created a great place for me to learn and grow as an individual. However, the building is outdated and lacks the latest facilities for success. Even with this inhibitor Dixon High School still manages to thrive in its District and the state.
3.0 Senior
7/16/2022
Average academics, but the school seems to value sports over learning and puts a lot of the budget towards the crappy sports teams and not enough to building up the resources for teachers and students. A select few excellent teachers who love to learn and who are amazing at their job, but otherwise just a very average high school.

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Dixon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dixon, IL and is served by the Dixon Unified School District No. 170 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 755 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Dixon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $214,610. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lee Cty SPED-Life Skills (9-12 Grades), Faith Christian School, Sauk Valley Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dixon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dixon High School.

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