Enrollment
397
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Du Quoin, IL
Du Quoin High School
Federal NCES profile for Du Quoin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171276001530
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Du Quoin High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Du Quoin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 397
- students enrolled
Du Quoin High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Du Quoin, IL.
School address
District: Du Quoin Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 171276001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Du Quoin High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Du Quoin High School
Du Quoin High School is a mid-sized high school in Du Quoin, Illinois, enrolling 397 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Du Quoin Cusd 300 spends $13,615 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 93 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 397 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students) and Du Quoin Middle School (376 students) alongside Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin High School compares
Du Quoin 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 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 85.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Du Quoin High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Du Quoin Cusd 300, which includes Du Quoin High School.
$13,615
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Du Quoin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Du Quoin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Du Quoin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Du Quoin High School
How many students attend Du Quoin High School?
Du Quoin High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin High School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Du Quoin High School?
The largest demographic group at Du Quoin High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Du Quoin High School?
Du Quoin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Du Quoin High School rank among public schools in Du Quoin?
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin on the city page.
Is Du Quoin High School a good school?
Du Quoin High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Besides Du Quoin High School, Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students) and Du Quoin Middle School (376 students). See the Du Quoin Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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