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DeKalb High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Dekalb, Illinois · DeKalb CUSD 428
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,134
Student:Teacher15.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch61%
Title INo
DeKalb
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
2,134
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
61%+7.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

DeKalb High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Dekalb, Illinois. The school enrolls 2,134 students. It is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDeKalb CUSD 428
County17037
CityDekalb
ZIP60115
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171200001449

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,134
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino29.4%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
1.9%
Asian
19.6%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %61%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)