Dunlap High School

www.dunlapcusd.net

1,375 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dunlap High School, located in Dunlap, Illinois, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Dunlap Community Unit School District #323. Consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in the state, the high school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and a strong emphasis on college and career readiness. The school fosters a competitive yet supportive environment, drawing students from the growing suburban communities north of Peoria.

Beyond its academic reputation, Dunlap High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes a wide array of IHSA-sanctioned athletics, competitive fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s focus on holistic student development—balancing high academic standards with community involvement and extracurricular engagement—has earned it numerous state and national accolades. It remains a central pillar of the Dunlap community, known for its dedication to fostering student achievement and preparing graduates for success at leading universities.

1,375

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunlap High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	878
Hispanic	56
Black	85
Asian	258
Two or More	98

White
878 (63.9 %)
Asian
258 (18.8 %)
Two or More
98 (7.1 %)
Black
85 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (4.1 %)

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:	Dunlap CUSD 323
Phone:	(309)243-7751
Website:	http://www.dunlapcusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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 9 376

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 323