Enrollment
2,476
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Macomb, MI
Dakota High School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260957000623
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dakota High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dakota High School
Dakota High School is a large high school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 2,476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,476 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students) and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students) alongside Dakota High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dakota High School compares
Dakota High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,476 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,476
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Dakota High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Dakota High School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dakota High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dakota High School
How many students attend Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has 2,476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota High School?
20.8% of students at Dakota High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota High School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota High School rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Dakota High School a good school?
Dakota High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Dakota High School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), Seneca Middle School (1,078 students), and Wyandot Middle School (844 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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