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
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
25
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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Test Scores

Science
48.7%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
82.6%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
2.2%

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 115 Students
Northern Illinois University 89 Students
Illinois State University 63 Students
University of Iowa 55 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 45 Students
Bradley University 34 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 29 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 28 Students
Western Illinois University 26 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
Business 31 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 20 Students
Education 13 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 98 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.
3.0 Junior
9/27/2023
Most of the teachers and staff are great. Some of the students are not the best but that's what you can expect from highschoolers. A few years ago there was a shooting, nobody was harmed though, due to the luck and safety from the school administration and the police.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 755 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% 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 3.41, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $236,134. 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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