Dakota High School

Dakota High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21051 21 Mile Rd,  Macomb, MI
Chippewa Valley Schools
3.9
3.6
2,782 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
3.55
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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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
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
64.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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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%
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School Rankings

#13 Best Magnet HS in Michigan
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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.
Michigan State University 722 Students
Oakland University 572 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 457 Students
Wayne State University 428 Students
Grand Valley State University 350 Students
Central Michigan University 350 Students
Western Michigan University 220 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 204 Students
Macomb Community College 193 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 168 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 166 Students
Nursing 134 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 111 Students
Biology 106 Students
Marketing 69 Students
Mechanical Engineering 68 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 489 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/8/2024
I have been going to Dakota since 2020. The start was rough because of Covid but the staff was very understanding of our worries. I have been doing the theater and choir program from 2021-2024 and it was life changing.
5.0 Alum
10/6/2024
Dakota High School is a nice school. The teachers are helpful, and the students are friendly. The classrooms are good, and there are lots of fun things to do, like sports and clubs. The teachers really want to help you do your best, and the staff is always there if you need help. Students get along, help is always there even if its outside of school. Overall, Dakota High School is a great place to learn and grow.
4.0 Senior
9/28/2024
I have recently just transferred to dakota from another school. It has very good teachers that really help the students to get their work done efficiently and has lots of programs helping them to achieve their goals.
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3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/22/2025
Awful.Teachers have inappropriate relationships with students.Office administrators are lazy and put more effort into covering up situations rather than solving them.
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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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