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Dakota High School

21051 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,625 students in grades 9-12, Dakota High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dakota High School's student population of 2,625 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dakota High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#711 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dakota High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dakota High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dakota High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dakota High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dakota High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dakota High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dakota High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dakota High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Dakota High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dakota High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dakota High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota High School's ranking?
Dakota High School is ranked #711 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dakota High School often compared to?
Dakota High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota High School?
The graduation rate of Dakota High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dakota High School?
2,625 students attend Dakota High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dakota High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota High School?
Dakota High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dakota High School offer ?
Dakota High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dakota High School part of?
Dakota High School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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