- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171276001530
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Du Quoin · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Du Quoin High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 171276001530 · Du Quoin, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students)
Du Quoin High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Du Quoin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Du Quoin Elem
Du Quoin Elementary School
556 students
- This school
Du Quoin High School
397 students
- Du Quoin Midd
Du Quoin Middle School
376 students
What this shows Du Quoin High School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Du Quoin High School compares
Du Quoin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,375
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
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.
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
District finance for Du Quoin Cusd 300 reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~397 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.