Enrollment
760
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171233001481
Dixon High School — Dixon, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dixon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 23
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dixon Usd 170 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixon High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dixon High School reports 760 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 253 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dixon Usd 170 spends $15,633 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.5% from local sources (property taxes), 32.0% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dixon High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,633
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 760 Top 88% in Illinois — larger than 12% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171233001481
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 253:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.3%
In-school suspensions 113
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixon Usd 170, which includes Dixon High School.
$15,633
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 19.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon High School?
The largest demographic group at Dixon High School is White at 82.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon High School?
Dixon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.