Dakota High School

www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/high-schools/dhs/

2,476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dakota High School, located in Macomb, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Chippewa Valley Schools district. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it serves a diverse student body and offers an expansive array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, Dakota High School is known for its strong emphasis on student engagement and community spirit. The school maintains a highly competitive athletic program and offers a wide variety of clubs, organizations, and fine arts programs that cater to diverse student interests. With its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to promote both personal growth and academic excellence, positioning itself as a central hub for the surrounding Macomb community.

2,476

Total Students

114.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dakota High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,958
Hispanic	93
Black	217
Asian	100
Two or More	101
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,958 (79.1%)
Black
217 (8.8%)
Two or More
101 (4.1%)
Asian
100 (4.0%)
Hispanic
93 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-2700
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/high-schools/dhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 602

Grade 10 583

Grade 11 650

Grade 12 641