Dongola High School

Summary:

Dongola High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Dongola, Illinois. With just 58 students, the school is part of the Dongola Unified School District 66, which is ranked 729 out of 823 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dongola High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The student population is much less diverse, with 91.38% of students identifying as white. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a 1-star rating, lower graduation rates ranging from 70% to 100%, and higher dropout rates from 0% to 3.3% in recent years. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 15.1% to 34.2%, well above the state average. Standardized test scores in both math and English language arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, over 70% of Dongola High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.

In comparison, nearby schools like Meridian High School, Goreville High School, and Vienna High School have higher rankings, better test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher graduation rates. The challenges facing Dongola High School appear to be systemic, with the Dongola Unified School District 66 as a whole struggling. However, the school's success with certain student subgroups suggests there may be opportunities to improve overall performance by focusing on best practices and strategies that have worked for these groups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926-2344

(618) 827-3524

District: Dongola Unified School District 66

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,297

Feeder schools for Dongola High School:

Elementary:	Dongola Elementary School
Middle:	Dongola Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dongola High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dongola High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dongola High School is $14,297.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dongola High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dongola Unified School District 66:

SchoolDigger ranks Dongola Unified School District 66 746^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dongola High School

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Rank History for all students at Dongola High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	8.55	527^th	586	10.1%
2004	30.59	463^rd	592	21.8%
2005	41.06	414^th	590	29.8%
2006	6.40	543^rd	596	8.9%
2007	4.97	565^th	612	7.7%
2008	31.07	482^nd	624	22.8%
2009	11.49	551^st	632	12.8%
2010	33.06	487^th	643	24.3%
2011	21.76	534^th	655	18.5%
2012	25.33	527^th	665	20.8%
2013	11.58	575^th	670	14.2%
2014	22.39	537^th	670	19.9%
2016	18.13	543^rd	643	15.6%
2018	13.91	569^th	647	12.1%
2019	16.47	588^th	701	16.1%
2021	28.81	482^nd	688	29.9%
2022	35.99	455^th	699	34.9%
2023	31.32	492^nd	699	29.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dongola High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.57	448^th	585	23.4%
2019	32.68	439^th	639	31.3%
2021	50.43	245^th	611	59.9%
2022	60.47	189^th	626	69.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dongola High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.00	383^rd	639	40.1%
2022	49.37	326^th	658	50.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Dongola High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.31	587^th	675	13.0%

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Rank History for White students at Dongola High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	6.25	539^th	548	1.6%
2019	6.94	544^th	552	1.4%
2021	13.14	509^th	553	8.0%
2022	17.78	492^nd	560	12.1%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Dongola High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	103	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	103
1990	108	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	108
1991	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1992	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1993	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1994	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1995	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1996	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1997	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1998	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1999	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2000	119	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2001	102	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	106
2002	82	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2003	82	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2004	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2005	75	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	78
2006	77	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	81
2007	85	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	90
2008	87	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	90
2009	88	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	1	93
2010	76	0	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	3	84
2011	124	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	132
2012	64	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	73
2013	73	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	77
2014	80	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	83
2015	63	0	1	0	0	0	4	0	68
2016	60	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	64
2017	68	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	71
2018	72	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	73
2019	71	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	75
2020	78	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	81
2021	75	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	80
2022	56	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	62
2023	53	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dongola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	103	9.0	11.4	n/a
1990	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1991	102	9.4	10.8	n/a
1992	95	9.6	9.8	n/a
1993	105	9.1	11.5	n/a
1994	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
1995	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1996	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1997	122	10.1	12.1	n/a
1998	124	9.1	13.6	n/a
1999	124	10.1	12.3	n/a
2000	121	9.1	13.3	n/a
2001	106	8.1	13.1	n/a
2002	85	9.4	9.0	49.4
2003	85	9.4	9.0	49.4
2004	92	10.4	8.8	52.2
2005	78	5.5	14.2	47.4
2006	81	5.4	15.0	61.7
2007	90	6.0	15.0	62.2
2008	90	5.0	18.0	66.7
2009	93	9.5	9.8	52.2
2010	84	7.5	11.2	56.8
2011	132	5.5	24.0	31.1
2012	73	10.5	6.9	56.2
2013	77	8.4	9.0	55.8
2014	83	3.0	27.6	57.8
2015	68	6.0	11.3	88.2
2016	64	6.0	10.6	100
2017	71	4.5	15.7	95.8
2018	73	7.0	10.4	89
2019	75	7.0	10.7	80
2020	81	7.5	10.8	100
2021	80	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	62	5.5	11.2	69.4
2023	58	3.3	17.3	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dongola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	103	9.0	11.4	n/a
1990	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1991	102	9.4	10.8	n/a
1992	95	9.6	9.8	n/a
1993	105	9.1	11.5	n/a
1994	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
1995	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1996	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1997	122	10.1	12.1	n/a
1998	124	9.1	13.6	n/a
1999	124	10.1	12.3	n/a
2000	121	9.1	13.3	n/a
2001	106	8.1	13.1	n/a
2002	85	9.4	9.0	49.4
2003	85	9.4	9.0	49.4
2004	92	10.4	8.8	52.2
2005	78	5.5	14.2	47.4
2006	81	5.4	15.0	61.7
2007	90	6.0	15.0	62.2
2008	90	5.0	18.0	66.7
2009	93	9.5	9.8	52.2
2010	84	7.5	11.2	56.8
2011	132	5.5	24.0	31.1
2012	73	10.5	6.9	56.2
2013	77	8.4	9.0	55.8
2014	83	3.0	27.6	57.8
2015	68	6.0	11.3	88.2
2016	64	6.0	10.6	100
2017	71	4.5	15.7	95.8
2018	73	7.0	10.4	89
2019	75	7.0	10.7	80
2020	81	7.5	10.8	100
2021	80	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	62	5.5	11.2	69.4
2023	58	3.3	17.3	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	30.0%
2017	94.1%	94.1%	94.1%	94.1%	94.1%	94.1%	23.5%	94.1%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	15.3%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dongola High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,172 (12.3%)	$8,394 (87.7%)	$9,566
2020	$1,304 (13.0%)	$8,713 (87.0%)	$10,016
2021	$1,548 (14.0%)	$9,526 (86.0%)	$11,074
2022	$1,548 (14.0%)	$9,526 (86.0%)	$11,074
2023	$5,040 (29.8%)	$11,874 (70.2%)	$16,914
2024	$290 (2.0%)	$14,007 (98.0%)	$14,297

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dongola High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 588^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 492^nd of 699 High schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Dongola High School)	8	9.1	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dongola Unified School District 66)	8	9.1	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dongola High School)	12	18.2	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dongola Unified School District 66)	12	18.2	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	58	22.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	71	53	25.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	72.4%	7.6%

Schools Near Dongola High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dongola High School	Public	9-12	1000 High St	Dongola	62926	Union County	Dongola Unified School District 66	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 827-3524	58	3	17.3	72.4%	53 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)								(n/a)											100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,297	$290	$14,007
Century Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	4721 Shawnee College Rd	Ullin	62992	Pulaski County	Century CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 845-3518	168	15	11.2	55.4%	139 (82.7%)	16 (9.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)	11.4	651^st of 697 public high schools	6.6%		23.6	544^th of 699 public high schools	22.2%	107	21.7	39.1	27.3	5.0	24.6	21.7	18.2	0.0	0.0	3.8	92.3	93.0	93.0	93.0	93.0	92.3	94.2	87.2	$14,831	$2,248	$12,584
Anna-Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	608 S Main St	Anna	62906	Union County	Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 833-8502	497	34	14.6	50.3%	432 (86.9%)	11 (2.2%)	35 (7.0%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	27	498^th of 697 public high schools	28.6%		50.2	326^th of 699 public high schools	53.4%	172	42.0								8.7	14.6	99.6	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.6	99.0	99.6	98.1	$16,149	$744	$15,405
Five County Regional Vocational System	Public	9-12	130 Washington Ave	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 747-2703	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Five County Regional Vocational Center	Public	11-12	130 Washington St	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 747-2703	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cobden High School	Public	9-12	413 N Appleknocker St	Cobden	62920	Union County	Cobden SUD 17	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 893-4031	161	13	12.2	51.6%	98 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (34.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	53.8	273^rd of 697 public high schools	60.8%		56.4	264^th of 699 public high schools	62.2%	9	62.5								25.0	21.9	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	$16,250	$1,242	$15,007
Egyptian Senior High School	Public	9-12	20023 Diswood Rd	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Egyptian CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 776-5251	120	12	10.4	100.0%	103 (85.8%)	10 (8.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	20.2	547^th of 697 public high schools	21.5%		21.7	555^th of 699 public high schools	20.6%	8									4.0	12.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	96.6	$19,055	$3,539	$15,515
Vienna High School	Public	9-12	601 N 1st St	Vienna	62995	Johnson County	Vienna HSD 133	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 658-4461	322	25	12.9	47.2%	290 (90.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	49.2	319^th of 697 public high schools	54.2%		29.2	503^rd of 699 public high schools	28.0%	184	61.1								20.8	22.1	98.8	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.4	99.4	98.5	98.8	$21,388	$5,874	$15,513
Meridian High School	Public	6-12	1401 Mounds Rd	Mounds	62964	Pulaski County	Meridian CUSD 101	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 342-6778	224	28	8.0	96.9%	72 (32.1%)	131 (58.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.9%)	13	623^rd of 697 public high schools	10.6%		22.9	550^th of 699 public high schools	21.3%	73	20.4	9.1	5.0	0.0		0.0	5.0	0.0	2.9	2.9	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	$23,124	$4,069	$19,054
Goreville High School	Public	9-12	201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd	Goreville	62939	Johnson County	Goreville CUD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(618) 995-2142	172	16	10.7	42.4%	164 (95.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	39.2	396^th of 697 public high schools	43.2%		43.2	398^th of 699 public high schools	43.1%	2	65.9								12.5	21.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	96.0	$16,099	$261	$15,838

Frequently Asked Questions about Dongola High School

What district is Dongola High School in?

Dongola Unified School District 66

How many students attend Dongola High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Dongola High School.

What schools feed into Dongola High School?

Dongola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dongola Elementary School
Middle : Dongola Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Dongola High School?

Students at Dongola High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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Schools in Dongola, IL

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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