Dunlap High School

Dunlap High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5220 W Legion Hall Rd,  Dunlap, IL
Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323
3.9
2.8
1,390 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Welsh
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
88.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
63.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
6.2%
Hispanic
4.1%

School Rankings

#52 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 323 Students
Illinois State University 215 Students
Bradley University 210 Students
University of Iowa 207 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 176 Students
Illinois Central College 160 Students
Purdue University 140 Students
Northwestern University 131 Students
Loyola University Chicago 101 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 139 Students
Business 114 Students
Psychology 104 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 100 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 45 Students
Finance 41 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Engineering 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 196 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/15/2025
This school is very academic and college-readiness focused. It is sometimes known as a "rich kid school." It is generally known as being more academically challenging than other schools in the area. Their funding is very sports and football focused as well.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2024
Overall, Dunlap High School is a great school. It has done a great job of preparing me for college and my future.
4.0 Junior
6/23/2024
Dunlap is a great place for most students wanting to pursue a good after high school career or college. For most it has everything needed for a good high school experience. One of the only complaints is that Dunlap doesn't provide the same cultural experience as other bigger schools. Other than that, Dunlap has great academics, sports, etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 12 Reviews
3.0 other
11/6/2023
Graduated here in 2017. Very mixed feelings about this school: - met some of my best friends here- teachers were mostly nice and reasonable (some bad ones though)- the occasional fight in the lunchroom and hallways- was not prepared for college whatsoever, had no help in deciding a major or what I w...
5.0 parent
12/14/2022
One of the best rated public schools in the state. Teachers communicate very well, it is a two way street. Both of my sons graduated from Dunlap as well as myself. People want to drop off their kids and have everything taken care of for them, doesn’t work that way, it starts at home. Both well prepa...
2.0 parent
7/13/2021
My kids graduated from DHS in the late 90s. One of them did great and one barely graduated. The one who did great would have excelled anywhere; they fit the model of what DHS wants and supports in a student. They took advantage of the advanced classes and even earned college credit while still in hi...
1.0 parent
2/12/2017
Horrible drug and bullying problems. Terrible teachers. I suggest you send your children elsewhere.

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Dunlap High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dunlap, IL and is served by the Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,390 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Dunlap High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Valley Middle School, Dunlap Grade School, and more. Learn more about what Dunlap has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dunlap High School.

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