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#675 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 18% in state

Dunlap High School

High School · Dunlap Cusd 323 · Dunlap, IL

A Dunlap Cusd 323 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5220 W Legion Hall Rd, Dunlap, IL 61525

  • Math 60% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation21.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,919
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Dunlap High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2022
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunlap High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average380/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,300

Median home value

$314,800

Median rent

$1,167/mo

College educated

69.4%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dunlap Cusd 323

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunlap High School is listed in Dunlap CUSD 323; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunlap High School

Dunlap High School is a public high school in Dunlap, IL, part of Dunlap Cusd 323, serving approximately 1,390 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunlap High School

What grades does Dunlap High School serve?

Dunlap High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dunlap High School?

Dunlap High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunlap High School rank in IL?

Dunlap High School ranks #675 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Dunlap High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunlap High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dunlap High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunlap High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dunlap High School a charter school?

No, Dunlap High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunlap High School a Title I school?

No, Dunlap High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunlap High School?

13.7% of students at Dunlap High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 61525)
12,066
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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