Dakota Jr Sr High School

Grades: 7-12
Students: 340
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 390:1
Certified Teachers: 92%
Community Reviews
14 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
5/10
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Dakota Jr Sr High School
I had a pretty solid experience. I was not a sporty kid, and there is a lot of bullying and nepotism, but there are some really good teachers here. It's the best school in the area, I would say. Definitely better than Freeport.
Posted by a community member on 2/18/2020
Horrible school, If anyone is possibly thinking about moving to the area please find a private school school for your children to attend. The school is full of bullies, including several of the teachers, management refuses to do anything about it. Stay away for the safety and mental well being of yo
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Posted by a parent on 4/27/2017
My son has been at the Dakota school district since 2010 he is now a senior.certain kids get preferential treatment . This would be kids of teachers,kids who`s parents have money,kids who do well in sports,kids who`s parents are well known in the community.I have seen how this district discriminates
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Posted by a community member on 6/14/2016
My son got a F in science only because he had to go to Miss.Blooms office while the rest of the lesson was being teacher. And the school said OK we,all change it and never Did!
Posted by a parent on 2/3/2015
I'm writing this review because I feel obligated to inform parents and students who are new to the area about Dakota's long-standing culture of nepotism. From personal experience I don't just believe, I know, that a large number of the faculty's children receive preferential treatment at Dakota. I w
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Posted by a parent on 1/12/2015

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Dakota schools - Dakota Jr Sr High School is located at 300 Campus Drive, Dakota IL 61018. Dakota Jr Sr High School is in the Dakota Community Unit School District 201. Dakota Jr Sr High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7-12.

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