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DeKalb High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
3424 CR 427, Waterloo, IN 46793 · (260) 920-1012 · Part of DeKalb County Central United School District
Students
1,007
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about DeKalb High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Indiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts70%
State average 42.6%
Location
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3424 CR 427, Waterloo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9249
Grade 10253
Grade 11243
Grade 12257
Ungraded5
Enrollment over time
1,085’20
1,083’21
1,075’22
1,052’23
1,007’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.