B−
DeKalb High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115 · (815) 754-2100 · Part of DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
Students
2,134
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about DeKalb High School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 10.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts28%
State average 30.7%
Location
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501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9513
Grade 10574
Grade 11485
Grade 12562
Enrollment over time
1,931’20
2,073’21
2,083’22
2,070’23
2,134’24
Up 10.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 35%White 34%Black 24%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.