Dwight D. Eisenhower High School is a public four-year high school located in Blue Island, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Community High School District 218 along with sister schools Alan B. Shepard High School and Harold L. Richards High School.
Serving 1,841 students in grades 9-12, Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)'s student population of 1,841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Year Founded
1897
Colors
White, Cardinal
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Motto
Ever onward fight Dwight D.
School Rankings
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3037 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
62%
28%
Black
29%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eisenhower High School Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)'s ranking?
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is ranked #3037 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) often compared to?
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like West Leyden High School, Homewood-flossmoor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)?
The graduation rate of Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)?
1,841 students attend Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)?
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) offer ?
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) part of?
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Student Attendance for First Semester (Eisenhower)
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break (Eisenhower)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Eisenhower)
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break/Mini Break (Eisenhower)
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break/Mini Break (Eisenhower)
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
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