Dakota High School

21051 21 Mile Road

School District

Chippewa Valley Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 20, 2021

The AP and Honors classes are excellent! Great teachers , strong administrators who keep the school safe-not an easy job with such a huge student body. Overall, the school has great staff, great athletics but just too many students to be excellent . Covid caused online learning which was a tough transition .
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2018

Pretty Good !I would recommend it . Coming from middle school did well but first semester was rough .
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2017

There is a culture of disrespect at this school, from the administrators to the teachers to the parents and kids. The school and classes are crowded. Many tout the athletics at this school, but unless your child is an exceptional athlete and willing to stick to one sport year round, he/she will not play. You are better off at neighboring Utica Community Schools, where there is more emphasis on college prep and smaller classes.
Submitted by other on February 01, 2017

Great variety of classes offered. Great area.
Submitted by other on February 13, 2016

The climate of the school is amazing, as are the many varied programs offered. From the Fine Arts to the Athletics, the programs offer the student population a chance to succeed within and out of the walls of the physical plant. Tour the building, meet the staff, talk to the students...they are all approachable, and caring individuals. Kudos to Dakota for taking what can seem like a sea of craziness and turn it in to something amazing for each and every student.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2013

I am a parent of a daughter that recently graduated from Dakota and another one that will be graduating soon. I have nothing but great things to say about this community of administrators, teachers, security, etc. As a parent, I have had the opportunity to be very involved from elementary school all the way through high school giving me first hand experience at what goes on. Resources are available to all....just ask! There is an excellent Fine Arts program graduating some of the top students at DHS. The athletic department offers a variety of sports, many going on to win championships! Encouraging your child to become involved in something is my best advice. There are so many after school clubs available to meet people and to be able to be a part of something. My college student recently told me that she loved everything about Dakota. She felt it totally prepared her for college.
Submitted by other on August 31, 2011

These comments speak for themselves - all of the positive comments come from the kids/parents who are, or have athletes in this school. I attended every Parent Teacher conference for four years. I had a kid who was honor roll when she started there. She had some issues socially at this school with harassement and she withdrew and declined academically. I met with the staff and the situation just got worse. These ignorant comments about Parents not getting involved simply do not apply to everyone universally. I also get a kick out of a tenth grader telling parents how to be behave. Imagine that, an athlete at the school thinking that athletes don't get special treatment. Anyway, for those of you have kids that are self motivated and do not require extra attention at times, I am happy for you. You should consider yourselves fortunate. However, not every teenager falls in to that category, and to say that others are un motivated slackers is over simplifying an incredibly complex equation. Long story short, school should meet the needs of the entire student body, this school is great for the low maintenance students and athletes.
Submitted by student on August 29, 2011

i don't understand all these negative comments, especially from parents! they didnt even go here!! i'm currently going into the 10th grade, and Dakota High School is a great school, if i do say so myself. Just like any other school, it has their druggies, nerds, bullies, populars. The ones who fail chose to, and the ones who succeed actually put effort. I honestly do not think athletes get better treatment, considering i am one of the very few good, girl tennis players there. They're fine arts program is phenomenal, as i am in the band. They have tons of AP classes, and the teachers do care if you ask for help. They are not going to spoon feed your children, learn to grow up. My mother went to Chippewa High School, so it has been here a while and she excelled even though she was bullied. Overall, i would go here if i had a choice. But if you have negative things about this school, then don't go here and waste our time listening to you complain.
Submitted by student on February 10, 2011

I was a student at this high school, 2010 graduate. I was cyber bullied my whole senior year by another student and even though the school pretends to care about how their students are being treated- I was told to deal with it and the most they could do was watch my car during school hours. Besides for the few amazing teachers I encountered, your child may not have a good experience if they are not an athlete. Drugs? There were a few major drug busts in my year and about 6 major fights. All in all, the teachers care - management does not.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2010

This school is so great! It helps student learn to become smart and responsible adults!
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