Dongola High School

As a tiny 9-12 campus in Dongola, Illinois, Dongola High School teaches 62 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Dongola USD 66. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 834 students each, so Dongola High School sits 93% below that benchmark.

Dongola High School is one of 3 schools operated by Dongola USD 66, a district that hosts 221 students overall.

On demographics, Dongola High School records that nearly all students (94%) are White. The remainder looks like 3% Black, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Roughly 98% of students at Dongola High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Union County (around 63%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the broader community, census data for Union County shows median household income runs about $55,728, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, Union County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,478 students), of which Dongola High School is one.

The closest other public school is Dongola Jr High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 15%: 73 students in 2018 compared to 62 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 99% to 94% over that span.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.