Dixon High School

Dixon USD 170
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
805 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dixon High School, located at 300 Lincoln Statue Drive in Dixon, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dixon Public School District. Situated in a community with deep historical significance—most notably as the boyhood home of President Ronald Reagan—the school plays a central role in the local academic and extracurricular landscape. The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school is well-known for its active extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, music programs, and various student-led clubs. As a focal point for the Dixon community, the school emphasizes traditional values and local school spirit, often participating in regional traditions and events. The campus serves as a hub for student development, fostering a supportive environment that aims to balance rigorous learning standards with the social and personal growth of its student body.
805
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    645 (80.1 %)
  • Two or More
    75 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (7.2 %)
  • Black
    19 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dixon USD 170
Phone: (815)453-4966
Website: http://www.dps170.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 226
Grade 10 213
Grade 11 177
Grade 12 189
Gender Ratio