Dee-Mack High School

www.deemack.org

293 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dee-Mack High School, located at 401 E Fifth St in Mackinaw, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Community Unit School District #701. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining a commitment to academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Serving students from the surrounding communities, the high school focuses on preparing graduates for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Dee-Mack High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which are central to the campus culture and help build school spirit. As a hub for the local community, the high school is recognized for its dedicated staff and a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth, leadership, and active participation in both regional and district-wide initiatives.

293

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dee-Mack High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
280 (95.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Hispanic
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701
Phone:	(309)359-4421
Website:	http://www.deemack.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 62