- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171233001481
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 37
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Dixon High School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 171233001481 · Dixon, IL High · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan Middle School (585 students)
Dixon High School shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dixon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dixon High School
760 students
- Reagan Middle
Reagan Middle School
585 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
424 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
344 students
- Madison School
Madison School
323 students
What this shows Dixon High School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon High School compares
Dixon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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.
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
District finance for Dixon Usd 170 reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), down 50.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
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.