Dunlap High School is a public four-year high school located at 5220 West Legion Hall Road in Dunlap, Illinois, a village in Peoria County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. DHS serves the communities of Dunlap, Alta, Edwards, and Peoria.
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Dunlap High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunlap High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dunlap High School's student population of 1,390 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Dunlap High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunlap High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
6%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle 100pxdunlap High School Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunlap High School's ranking?
Dunlap High School is ranked #255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunlap High School?
The graduation rate of Dunlap High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunlap High School?
1,390 students attend Dunlap High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dunlap High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunlap High School?
Dunlap High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunlap High School offer ?
Dunlap High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunlap High School part of?
Dunlap High School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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