Enrollment
72
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Donovan, IL
Donovan Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Donovan Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171251001504
👥 S:T ratio 68
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donovan Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Donovan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 72
- students enrolled
Donovan Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Donovan, IL.
School address
District: Donovan Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171251001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donovan Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donovan Sr High School
Donovan Sr High School is a small high school in Donovan, Illinois, enrolling 72 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Donovan Sr High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Illinois schools and 43% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Illinois schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Donovan Cusd 3 also operates Donovan Elem School (172 students) and Donovan Jr High School (54 students) alongside Donovan Sr 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 Donovan Sr High School compares
Donovan Sr 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$16,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Donovan Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Donovan Cusd 3, which includes Donovan Sr High School.
$16,858
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 36.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Donovan Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donovan Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donovan Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~72 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Donovan Sr High School
How many students attend Donovan Sr High School?
Donovan Sr High School has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Donovan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan Sr High School is 8:1, which is 43% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donovan Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Donovan Sr High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Donovan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donovan Sr High School?
Donovan Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Donovan Sr High School rank among public schools in Donovan?
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Donovan, 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 Donovan on the city page.
Is Donovan Sr High School a good school?
Donovan Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Donovan Cusd 3?
Besides Donovan Sr High School, Donovan Cusd 3 also operates Donovan Elem School (172 students) and Donovan Jr High School (54 students). See the Donovan Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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