Dwight High School

Dwight High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 S Franklin St,  Dwight, IL
3.9
3.7
224 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dan Kaiser
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
12.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
225:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
89.8%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 37 Students
Joliet Junior College 25 Students
Northern Illinois University 16 Students
Heartland Community College 14 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 13 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 11 Students
Loyola University Chicago 8 Students
University of Iowa 7 Students
Bradley University 7 Students
North Central College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Criminology 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students
Interior Design 4 Students
Counseling Psychology 4 Students
Accounting 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 31 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/11/2025
I would like to see more support from the administration. I would also like to see the teachers having a more structured setting for learning. The school could use more AP classes as well. Furthermore, there is a strong focus on athletics and the athletes over anything else that should be addressed.
5.0 Junior
2/7/2025
I like it a lot, Dwight's administration has really help me develop as a student and student athlete. The teachers and staff are always looking to help student improve and get ready for there future.
5.0 Junior
1/29/2025
Dths is an amazing school, which I have been and will be grateful for attending. I believe this school, the teachers, and administration have tried there best and will keep trying there best to help every student succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/4/2018
I rate this school a 2 because the don’t try to get the children the help they need
4.0 parent
3/31/2011
The Dwight School system provides students with a quality education. The faculty are well-qualified and took a personal interest in my children and their academic success. In addition to challenging course work, the students have access to many extra-curricular possibilities - especially given the s...
5.0 parent
3/30/2011
We moved into the town of Dwight so that our two sons could attend Dwight Township High School!
5.0 other
3/30/2011
I am a proud graduate of Dwight Township High School. The education I received there prepared me to move on to a large university with confidence. I was encouraged to strive for excellence and to "push my limits," in order to fulfill my potential. Teachers recognize the abilities and affinities of e...

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Dwight High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 801 S Franklin St in Dwight, in the Dwight neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 24.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Dwight High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $192,084. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dwight Baptist Academy, Dwight Common School, St. Paul School, and more. Learn more about what Dwight has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dwight High School.

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