- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260957000623
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 22/100 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
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Dakota High School held near 2,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-98 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.6 → 118.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-98 students YoY 260957000623 · Macomb, MI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,476 enr · 20:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students)
Dakota High School held near 2,625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-98 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.6 → 118.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dakota High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- Shawnee Elemen 662
Shawnee Elementary School
662 students
What this shows Dakota High School reports 2,476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota High School compares
Dakota High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,723 (2022-23) → 2,625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-98).
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.