Dwight High School

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Dwight High School ranks 473 rd of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420-1339

(815) 584-6201

District: Dwight Township HSD 230

SchoolDigger Rank:
473^rd of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,029

Feeder schools for Dwight High School:

Elementary:

Dwight Common School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dwight High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.11. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dwight High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dwight High School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Dwight High School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dwight High School is $25,029.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dwight High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight High School 473^rd of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Dwight High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dwight Township HSD 230:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight Township HSD 230 704^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dwight High School

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Rank History for all students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	84.12	62^nd	586	89.4%
2004	70.75	166^th	592	72.0%
2005	58.09	281^st	590	52.4%
2006	79.26	105^th	596	82.4%
2007	75.41	142^nd	612	76.8%
2008	83.19	82^nd	624	86.9%
2009	87.67	54^th	632	91.5%
2010	76.39	138^th	643	78.5%
2011	61.37	284^th	655	56.6%
2012	84.64	80^th	665	88.0%
2013	61.17	293^rd	670	56.3%
2014	60.16	285^th	670	57.5%
2015	70.39	143^rd	614	76.7%
2016	53.59	249^th	643	61.3%
2017	81.07	96^th	642	85.0%
2018	71.50	160^th	647	75.3%
2019	80.37	110^th	701	84.3%
2021	42.88	362^nd	688	47.4%
2022	24.48	530^th	699	24.2%
2023	34.11	473^rd	699	32.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	63.65	161^st	585	72.5%
2019	43.60	348^th	639	45.5%
2021	77.29	89^th	611	85.4%
2023	12.77	601^st	644	6.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	58.96	233^rd	620	62.4%
2019	80.73	101^st	665	84.8%
2021	73.29	144^th	639	77.5%
2022	40.44	393^rd	658	40.3%
2023	42.89	379^th	656	42.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	79.03	107^th	619	82.7%
2019	77.75	116^th	675	82.8%
2021	30.20	440^th	653	32.6%
2022	16.85	563^rd	664	15.2%
2023	27.62	492^nd	668	26.3%

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Rank History for White students at Dwight High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	62.93	168^th	548	69.3%
2019	69.84	135^th	552	75.5%
2021	26.54	402^nd	553	27.3%
2022	8.45	541^st	560	3.4%
2023	21.00	481^st	557	13.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Dwight High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	286	n/a	4	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	291
1990	275	n/a	5	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	283
1991	297	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1992	311	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1993	299	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1994	312	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1995	327	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1996	327	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1997	327	0	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1998	326	0	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1999	326	0	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2000	317	0	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2001	292	5	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2002	287	4	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2003	287	4	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2004	300	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2005	303	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	318
2006	323	3	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	10	346
2007	309	3	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	10	331
2008	316	2	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	7	337
2009	304	2	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	12	334
2010	277	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	10	299
2011	269	3	0	7	1	3	9	0	292
2012	273	4	0	9	0	2	8	0	296
2013	266	0	0	9	1	2	8	0	286
2014	251	0	0	11	1	1	11	0	275
2015	281	1	1	13	1	2	0	0	299
2016	256	1	2	14	1	0	2	0	276
2017	239	1	2	15	0	0	1	0	258
2018	227	1	2	18	0	0	1	0	249
2019	202	2	0	14	0	0	3	0	221
2020	205	1	1	17	0	0	4	0	228
2021	206	4	2	18	0	0	3	0	233
2022	195	5	2	17	0	0	5	0	224
2023	193	2	3	14	0	0	3	0	215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dwight High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	291	20.3	14.3	n/a
1990	283	21.3	13.2	n/a
1991	305	22.3	13.6	n/a
1992	320	23.7	13.5	n/a
1993	307	23.7	13.0	n/a
1994	318	23.7	13.4	n/a
1995	337	23.0	14.7	n/a
1996	337	23.0	14.7	n/a
1997	338	23.2	14.6	n/a
1998	336	23.2	14.5	n/a
1999	337	22.5	15.0	n/a
2000	332	22.5	14.8	n/a
2001	308	23.5	13.1	n/a
2002	303	23.5	12.9	0
2003	303	23.5	12.9	0
2004	310	26.0	11.9	0
2005	318	26.0	12.2	0
2006	346	26.0	13.3	0
2007	331	26.0	12.7	0
2008	337	23.0	14.7	0
2009	334	26.0	12.8	0
2010	299	26.1	11.4	0
2011	292	26.1	11.1	0
2012	296	25.1	11.7	20.3
2013	286	41.3	6.9	20.6
2014	275	n/a	n/a	28
2015	299	24.0	12.4	38.1
2016	276	24.0	11.5	34.1
2017	258	24.0	10.7	34.5
2018	249	23.0	10.8	34.5
2019	221	26.0	8.5	30.8
2020	228	23.0	9.9	33.8
2021	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	224	20.7	10.8	33.9
2023	215	19.6	10.9	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dwight High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	291	20.3	14.3	n/a
1990	283	21.3	13.2	n/a
1991	305	22.3	13.6	n/a
1992	320	23.7	13.5	n/a
1993	307	23.7	13.0	n/a
1994	318	23.7	13.4	n/a
1995	337	23.0	14.7	n/a
1996	337	23.0	14.7	n/a
1997	338	23.2	14.6	n/a
1998	336	23.2	14.5	n/a
1999	337	22.5	15.0	n/a
2000	332	22.5	14.8	n/a
2001	308	23.5	13.1	n/a
2002	303	23.5	12.9	0
2003	303	23.5	12.9	0
2004	310	26.0	11.9	0
2005	318	26.0	12.2	0
2006	346	26.0	13.3	0
2007	331	26.0	12.7	0
2008	337	23.0	14.7	0
2009	334	26.0	12.8	0
2010	299	26.1	11.4	0
2011	292	26.1	11.1	0
2012	296	25.1	11.7	20.3
2013	286	41.3	6.9	20.6
2014	275	n/a	n/a	28
2015	299	24.0	12.4	38.1
2016	276	24.0	11.5	34.1
2017	258	24.0	10.7	34.5
2018	249	23.0	10.8	34.5
2019	221	26.0	8.5	30.8
2020	228	23.0	9.9	33.8
2021	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	224	20.7	10.8	33.9
2023	215	19.6	10.9	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Dwight High School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.3%	98.7%	99.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.6%		23.2%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.2%	100.0%	21.3%
2018	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	100.0%	98.4%	99.2%	28.6%
2019	99.1%	99.1%	99.1%	98.7%	100.0%	98.7%	99.1%	49.1%
2021	97.8%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.8%	96.5%	97.8%	95.7%
2022	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	99.6%	98.6%	100.0%	98.6%
2023	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	94.4%	98.0%	96.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dwight High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (1.4%)	$18,329 (98.6%)	$18,584
2020	$288 (1.5%)	$18,687 (98.5%)	$18,975
2021	$1,596 (8.4%)	$17,337 (91.6%)	$18,933
2022	$1,596 (8.4%)	$17,337 (91.6%)	$18,933
2023	$1,634 (6.5%)	$23,395 (93.5%)	$25,029

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dwight High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 473^rd of 699 High schools	52%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Dwight High School)	40	18.8	21.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dwight Township HSD 230)	40	18.8	21.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight High School)	41.8	18.8	23%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Township HSD 230)	41.8	18.8	23%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Dwight High School)	53.1	25.5	27.6%
End of Course Science (Dwight Township HSD 230)	53.1	25.5	27.6%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	221	215	2.7%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	14	14
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	202	193	4.5%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	36.7%	6%

Schools Near Dwight High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science End of Course	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dwight High School	Public	9-12	801 S Franklin St	Dwight	60420	Livingston County	Dwight Township HSD 230	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 584-6201	215	20	10.9	36.7%	193 (89.8%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	34.1	473^rd of 699 public high schools	32.3%		24.5	530^th of 699 public high schools	24.2%	57	25.5	18.8	18.8	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	94.4	98.0	96.0	$25,029	$1,634	$23,395
Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School	Public	9-12	500 E Main St	Gardner	60424	Grundy County	Gardner S Wilmington Township HSD 73	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 237-2176	147	19	7.5	33.3%	131 (89.1%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	63.3	221^st of 699 public high schools	68.4%		38.5	437^th of 699 public high schools	37.5%	216	61.8	22.2	27.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	$25,367	$567	$24,800
Coal City High School	Public	9-12	655 W Division St	Coal City	60416	Grundy County	Coal City CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 634-2396	631	38	16.4	23.5%	557 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	55 (8.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	41.9	417^th of 699 public high schools	40.3%		76.6	129^th of 699 public high schools	81.5%	288	35.1	19.9	22.2	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	$15,392	$520	$14,872
Tri-Point High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 316	Cullom	60929	Livingston County	Tri Point CUSD 6-J	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 689-2110	121	17	7.3	63.6%	102 (84.3%)	3 (2.5%)	11 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	76.9	132^nd of 699 public high schools	81.1%		36.8	451^st of 699 public high schools	35.5%	319	70.6	30.6	33.3									$23,639	$97	$23,542
Reed-Custer High School	Public	9-12	249 Comet Dr	Braidwood	60408	Will County	Reed Custer CUSD 255U	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 458-2166	437	33	13.1	36.2%	370 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.7%)	55.1	274^th of 699 public high schools	60.8%		63.6	225^th of 699 public high schools	67.8%	49	55.1	16.0	28.0									$18,194	$377	$17,817
Pontiac High School	Public	9-12	1100 E Indiana Ave	Pontiac	61764	Livingston County	Pontiac Township HSD 90	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 844-6113	693	52	13.3	47.9%	544 (78.5%)	17 (2.5%)	86 (12.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.2%)	50.1	327^th of 699 public high schools	53.2%		51.7	334^th of 699 public high schools	52.2%	7	51.8	17.0	23.1	99.6	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.7	99.4	99.7	99.3	$15,938	$920	$15,018
Livingston Area Career Center	Public	11-12	1100 E Indiana Ave	Pontiac	61764	Livingston County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 842-2557	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herscher High School	Public	9-12	501 N Main St	Herscher	60941	Kankakee County	Herscher CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 426-2103	502	31	16.4	22.7%	470 (93.6%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	64.7	208^th of 699 public high schools	70.2%		72.8	155^th of 699 public high schools	77.8%	53	60.4	28.8	24.3	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	98.8	98.6	91.7	$15,824	$427	$15,397
Seneca High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 20	Seneca	61360	LaSalle County	Seneca Township HSD 160	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 357-5000	385	38	10.1	33.2%	336 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	62.8	225^th of 699 public high schools	67.8%		62.4	234^th of 699 public high schools	66.5%	9	69.4	17.0	28.4	99.0	98.4	98.4	98.4	99.0	98.7	99.0	97.9	$31,673	$1,841	$29,831
Morris Community High School	Public	9-12	1000 Union St	Morris	60450	Grundy County	Morris CHSD 101	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 941-5329	946	52	18.2		673 (71.1%)	24 (2.5%)	202 (21.4%)	10 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.5%)	72.4	152^nd of 699 public high schools	78.3%		69.7	170^th of 699 public high schools	75.7%	18	68.1	24.6	34.1	99.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.0	98.9	99.7	97.0	$17,106	$560	$16,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Dwight High School

What schools feed into Dwight High School?

Dwight High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dwight Common School

What is the racial makeup of Dwight High School?

Students at Dwight High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dwight High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Dwight High School.

What district is Dwight High School in?

Dwight Township HSD 230

Is Dwight High School a good school?

Dwight High School ranks 473^rd of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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