Enrollment
1,420
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunlap, IL
Dunlap High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunlap High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171270001522
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunlap High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,420
- students enrolled
Dunlap High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunlap High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunlap High School
Dunlap High School is a large high school in Dunlap, Illinois, enrolling 1,420 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 34% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,420 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dunlap Cusd 323 spends $11,788 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students) and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students) alongside Dunlap 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 Dunlap High School compares
Dunlap 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,420 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,420
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.9%
Asian 20.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Dunlap High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunlap Cusd 323, which includes Dunlap High School.
$11,788
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Dunlap High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunlap High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dunlap High School
How many students attend Dunlap High School?
Dunlap High School has 1,420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunlap, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap High School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunlap High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunlap High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunlap High School?
Dunlap High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dunlap High School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
Is Dunlap High School a good school?
Dunlap High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Dunlap High School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students), and Dunlap Middle School (541 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.
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