- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171270001522
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Dunlap High School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.8 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 171270001522 · Dunlap, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,420 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students)
Dunlap High School held near 1,390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.8 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dunlap High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Wilder-Waite G 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Dunlap High School reports 1,420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunlap High School compares
Dunlap 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,420 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,375 (2022-23) → 1,390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 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 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.
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.