Survey
How would you describe your overall experience as a student at DHS?
It was the best time of my life. (2 %)
It was mostly great. (29 %)
There were ups and downs. (44 %)
It was mostly a difficult time for me. (24 %)
It was horrible. (0 %)
How would you rate the education you received at DHS?
First-class education. (66 %)
Most of my classes were good. (29 %)
It was not all that great. (2 %)
It left a lot to be desired. (2 %)
How prepared, academically, did you feel for college, if you went?
Very prepared. (68 %)
Somewhat prepared. (29 %)
Not very prepared. (2 %)
Unprepared. (0 %)
Did you find DHS to be cliquish?
Yes, very cliquish. (39 %)
Probably about average for a high school. (56 %)
Not too cliquish. (5 %)
Was it easy for you to make friends at DHS?
It was very easy for me. (7 %)
I did not have much trouble making friends. (46 %)
It was a little difficult at times. (34 %)
It was very difficult for me. (12 %)
How aware were you about the "open housing" issue (to racially desegregate) in Deerfield?
I was very aware of this issue. (27 %)
I was aware of this issue, but wasn't too concerned at the time. (27 %)
I didn't pay much attention. (20 %)
I'm not aware of/don't remember this issue. (17 %)
I'm aware of this issue now, but wasn't at the time. (10 %)
About how often did you go to downtown Chicago?
Frequently. (32 %)
Once in a while. (59 %)
Almost never. (10 %)
Did your family attend church, temple, or religious school?
Yes, regularly. (56 %)
Occasionally. (24 %)
Rarely. (12 %)
Never. (7 %)
How close are you now to friends from DHS?
Close and in frequent communication. (10 %)
Occasionally communicate with DHS friends. (25 %)
Rarely communicate with DHS friends. (25 %)
I have not kept up with DHS friends. (40 %)
How would you describe your political views now?
Very conservative. (15 %)
Somewhat conservative. (8 %)
Independent, sometimes lean right. (10 %)
Independent, sometimes lean left. (5 %)
Somewhat liberal. (18 %)
Very liberal. (44 %)
N = 41