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
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
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
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
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
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GreatSchools Rating
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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%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Hispanic
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 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 750 Students
Oakland University 574 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 484 Students
Wayne State University 438 Students
Central Michigan University 357 Students
Grand Valley State University 353 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 218 Students
Western Michigan University 210 Students
Macomb Community College 193 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Nursing 142 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Biology 121 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 112 Students
Marketing 72 Students
Mechanical Engineering 68 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 502 Reviews
2.0 Senior
8/18/2025
Dakota high school had many areas they could improve on. Between needing to do better background checks on their teachers and the administrations dirty work with CLP kids, Dakota definitely is a school I wouldn't recommend in a million years.
1.0 Parent
8/18/2025
Dakota high school had many areas they could improve on. Between needing to do better background checks on their teachers and the administrations dirty work with CLP kids, Dakota definitely is a school I wouldn't recommend in a million years. The school was literally known for the musical theatre groups multiple concerning allegations, INCLUDING the teacher!! (Which still to this day is the schools dance choreographer)
4.0 Sophomore
6/5/2025
I really enjoy being at this because the teachers are really kind and supportive and also the other staff and administration. Dakota offers a wide variety of classes such an dual enrollment, cte, accelerated maths, and advanced placement courses. As for clubs I don't know much because I haven't really joined many but only a few kids really join them. However I think the environment itself can be terribly overwhelming because it feels humid and hot most of the time.
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 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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