DWIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
Dwight High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dwight Twp HSD 230 school district, located in Dwight, IL with about 249 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 23 teachers, Dwight High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Dwight High School, located at 801 S Franklin St in Dwight, Illinois, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from a personalized learning environment and strong connections with faculty and staff.
Beyond its classroom curriculum, Dwight High School is committed to the holistic development of its students, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By emphasizing character development and academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. It remains a focal point of school spirit and community engagement within the Dwight area.
For more information, contact Dwight High School at (815) 584-6201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dwight, IL 60420-1339
(815) 584-6201
DWIGHT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dwight, IL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dwight Twp HSD 230
- Total Students:
- 249
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 249 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DWIGHT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.