Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Dwight High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dwight High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dwight High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
May the Welfare of Boys and Girls be our Chief Concern
School Rankings
Dwight High School 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 Dwight High School is 0.15, 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
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight High School's ranking?
Dwight High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dwight High School often compared to?
Dwight High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln-way East High School, Lockport Township High Sch East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dwight High School?
The graduation rate of Dwight High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dwight High School?
201 students attend Dwight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dwight High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight High School?
Dwight High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dwight High School offer ?
Dwight High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dwight High School part of?
Dwight High School is part of Dwight TWP HSD 230 School District.
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