Enrollment
62
High
DISTRICT 74 · STATE 834
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DONGOLA USD 66·NCES 171248001502
Dongola High School
1000 High St, Dongola, IL 62926 · (618) 827-3524 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL62 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
61 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 18 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 20 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 14 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 16% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Dongola USD 66. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Dongola High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 62 | #691 of 708 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
62
-18 (-22%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 102
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62 | N/A | N/A | 98% (61) |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 3 | 20.0:1 | 68% (41) |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 3.3 | 17.4:1 | 72% (42) |
| 2020-21 | 80 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 7 | 10.4:1 | 89% (65) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 5 | 12.8:1 | 100% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 132 | 5 | 26.4:1 | 31% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 106 | 8 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 102 | 9 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dongola High School.
About Dongola High School
Dongola High School, a small high school, is located in Dongola, Illinois. The student body numbers 62 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Illinois is about 834, so this school runs 93% smaller than that.
Dongola High School is one school in a 3-school district, Dongola USD 66, which enrolls 221 students.
The large majority of students at Dongola High School, 94%, are White. Other reported shares: 3% Black and 3% multiracial. The chance that two students picked at random at Dongola High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 12%.
About 98% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. It compares with 63% for public schools in Union County.
Union County census figures show that median household income is about $55,728, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Dongola High School is among the 18 public schools in Union County.
The school nearest to Dongola High School is Dongola Elementary School, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Within five miles of Dongola High School, there are 2 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Dongola High School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 80 in 2020-21 and 62 in 2024-25, a 22% decrease.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,997
Census ACS
Median income
$55,728
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,478 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dongola USD 66
- Dongola Elementary SchoolElementary · 108 students
- Dongola Jr High SchoolMiddle · 51 students
Other schools in Dongola
- Dongola Elementary SchoolElementary · 108 students
- Dongola Jr High SchoolMiddle · 51 students
Nearby schools
- Dongola Elementary School0.0 mi · 108
- Dongola Jr High School0.0 mi · 51
- Century Elementary School7.5 mi · 185
- Century Jr/Sr High School7.5 mi · 146
- Cypress Elementary School7.8 mi · 116
- Anna-Jonesboro High School8.0 mi · 476
Frequently asked questions
About Dongola High SchoolHow many students attend Dongola High School?
Dongola High School enrolls approximately 62 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Dongola High School serve?
Dongola High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Dongola High School?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at Dongola High School.
How diverse is Dongola High School?
Dongola High School reports a student body of 94% White, 3% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Dongola High School?
Dongola High School is overseen by Dongola USD 66 in Union County.
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