Enrollment
760
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dixon, IL
Dixon High School
Federal NCES profile for Dixon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171233001481
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 760
- students enrolled
Dixon High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixon High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixon High School
Dixon High School is a large high school in Dixon, Illinois, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 760 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dixon Usd 170 spends $13,052 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 760 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Dixon Usd 170 also operates Reagan Middle School (585 students) and Washington Elem School (424 students) alongside Dixon 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 Dixon High School compares
Dixon High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$13,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Dixon High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixon Usd 170, which includes Dixon High School.
$13,052
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 32.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 Dixon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dixon High School
How many students attend Dixon High School?
Dixon High School has 760 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dixon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon High School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon High School?
The largest demographic group at Dixon High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon High School?
Dixon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dixon High School rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
Is Dixon High School a good school?
Dixon High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. 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 Dixon Usd 170?
Besides Dixon High School, Dixon Usd 170 also operates Reagan Middle School (585 students), Washington Elem School (424 students), and Jefferson Elem School (344 students). See the Dixon Usd 170 district page for the complete list.
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