Danville High School in Danville, IL

At a glance

Reported students

1,253

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

377

Danville High School: 1,253 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

15.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,174
Teachers (FTE): 90
Student–teacher ratio: 13:1

What the reported data says about Danville High School

Danville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Danville. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Danville CCSD 118. NCES reports 1,253 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.1%) and White (34.5%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Danville High School

1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.9%
Students with disabilities: 13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 82.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1.5
Psychologists (FTE): 1.55
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White34.5%
Hispanic11.9%
Black42.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial10.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Kenneth D Bailey Academy

High · Grades 05–12

0 reported students

Vermilion Co Detention Center

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

North Ridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

740 reported students

South View Upper Elem School

Middle · Grades 05–06

664 reported students

Mark Denman Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

545 reported students

Southwest Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

469 reported students

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Public schools near Danville High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Kenneth D Bailey Academy High · Danville CCSD 118	05–12	0	1 mi
Vermilion Co Detention Center High · Danville CCSD 118	06–12	0	1.1 mi
Vermilion Co Area Vocational Center High · Vermilion ROE	11–12	0	2.1 mi
Middlefork School RSSP High · Vermilion ROE	06–12	0	3.1 mi
Middlefork School TAOEP High · Vermilion ROE	06–12	0	3.1 mi
Westville High School High · Westville CUSD 2	09–12	334	6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Danville High School

What grades does Danville High School serve?

Danville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Danville CCSD 118.

How many students attend Danville High School?

Danville High School reported 1,253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,174 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Danville High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,253 students and 83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Danville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Danville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Danville CCSD 118 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Danville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

82.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Danville High School in?

Danville High School is part of Danville CCSD 118, based in Danville, IL, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Danville High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kenneth D Bailey Academy (1 mi), Vermilion Co Detention Center (1.1 mi), Vermilion Co Area Vocational Center (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.