DAKOTA JR SR HIGH SCHOOL

Dakota Jr Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dakota CUSD 201 school district, located in Dakota, IL with about 380 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Dakota Jr Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dakota Junior-Senior High School, located in the small village of Dakota, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Dakota Community Unit School District #201. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a centralized academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The campus is situated in a rural setting, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are able to maintain smaller class sizes and personalized attention for their student body.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school is known for its strong focus on traditional core subjects alongside a variety of athletic programs and student organizations. By integrating middle school and high school students on one campus, Dakota Junior-Senior High aims to create a consistent educational experience that supports students through their transitional adolescent years. The school is widely recognized for its spirit of community involvement, reflecting the values of its surrounding rural Illinois population while preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

For more information, contact Dakota Jr Sr High School at (815) 449-2812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.