Dakota High School

Dakota High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21051 21 Mile Rd,  Macomb, MI
Chippewa Valley Schools
3.9
3.8
2,625 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Sibley
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
64.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
415:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
79.7%
Black
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
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.
Michigan State University 734 Students
Oakland University 574 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 469 Students
Wayne State University 435 Students
Central Michigan University 351 Students
Grand Valley State University 350 Students
Western Michigan University 209 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 209 Students
Macomb Community College 193 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 164 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 164 Students
Nursing 139 Students
Psychology 116 Students
Biology 116 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 112 Students
Mechanical Engineering 71 Students
Marketing 70 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Pre-Law Studies 55 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 495 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/20/2025
Often times, some athletics get overlooked compared to the bigger sports. Also, the school is so big so it feels as though the students don't have a personal relationship with the staff. However, the school has immense opportunities for academic and extracurricular success.
4.0 Alum
2/4/2025
Dakota highschool was a good place to attend. The teachers were good for most departments except for art. I had two art classes through out my highschool career and they both were unorganized and not very educational. Besides that Dakota has great programs, sports and plenty of clubs to keep students happy.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
My experience was a good one. I felt as if I took some valuable knowledge away from my time here that will later help me in life.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/20/2021
The AP and Honors classes are excellent! Great teachers , strong administrators who keep the school safe-not an easy job with such a huge student body. Overall, the school has great staff, great athletics but just too many students to be excellent . Covid caused online learning which was a tough tra...
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5.0 parent
10/31/2018
Pretty Good !I would recommend it . Coming from middle school did well but first semester was rough .
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3.0 parent
9/19/2017
There is a culture of disrespect at this school, from the administrators to the teachers to the parents and kids. The school and classes are crowded. Many tout the athletics at this school, but unless your child is an exceptional athlete and willing to stick to one sport year round, he/she will not...
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4.0 other
2/1/2017
Great variety of classes offered. Great area.
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Dakota High School

Dakota High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Macomb, MI, in the Macomb Township neighborhood, and is served by the Chippewa Valley Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 2,625 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Dakota High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glen H. Peters School, Chippewa Valley High School, L'Anse Creuse High School - North, and more. Learn more about what Macomb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dakota High School.

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