Dwight High School

Dwight Twp HSD 230
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
215 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
215
Total Students
19.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    193 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Dwight Twp HSD 230
Phone: (815)584-6201
Website: http://www.dwight.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
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 48
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73
147 Students
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424 (9.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th