Chippewa Valley High School vs. Dakota High School
Should you attend Chippewa Valley High School or Dakota High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Dakota High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,208 students in grades 9-12, Chippewa Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 2,625 students in grades 9-12, Dakota High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,208 students
2,625 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1539 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
547
589
Grade 10 Students
533
666
Grade 11 Students
556
648
Grade 12 Students
572
722
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
21%
8%
% White
65%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
