Dupage Hsd 88

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Addison, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Dupage Hsd 88 #564 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,937 per pupil, Dupage Hsd 88 ranks #118 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,919
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,937
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dupage Hsd 88 operates 2 public schools serving 3,919 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Dupage County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,937 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 70.4% local, 24.2% state, and 5.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #564 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (44 AP courses district-wide), a 273.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30.7% White, 6.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Willowbrook High School, enrolling 1,983 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Willowbrook High School accounts for 50.6% of all Dupage Hsd 88 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Dupage Hsd 88 a distant remainder — means Dupage Hsd 88-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Dupage Hsd 88 student-counselor ratio is 274:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Dupage Hsd 88 is typically wider than the Dupage Hsd 88-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Dupage Hsd 88 chronic absenteeism rate is 40.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
24.2%
State
70.4%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
564 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Dupage Hsd 88.

White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 6.3%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
44 AP courses total
273.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Dupage Hsd 88

School Enrollment
Willowbrook High School
1,983
Addison Trail High School
1,847

How Dupage Hsd 88 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Galesburg Cusd 205 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
O Fallon Ccsd 90 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Lockport Twp Hsd 205 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Triad Cusd 2 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Dupage Hsd 88's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dupage Hsd 88?

Dupage Hsd 88 has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 3,919 students.

How much does Dupage Hsd 88 spend per student?

Dupage Hsd 88 spends $21,937 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #564 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Dupage Hsd 88?

Dupage Hsd 88 students are 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30.7% White, 6.3% Asian, 5.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dupage Hsd 88?

Dupage Hsd 88 has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #564 out of 763 districts in Illinois.