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DeKalb High School

Dekalb, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · DeKalb CUSD 428

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About DeKalb High School

Located in Dekalb, Illinois, DeKalb High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,134 students enrolled. There are about 15 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (141.9 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 17 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area. It is one of 12 schools in DeKalb CUSD 428 School District.

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School facts

Address	501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
Phone	(815) 754-2100
School district	DeKalb CUSD 428
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,134
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	141.9
Students per teacher	15
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, DeKalb County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171200001449). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 0.5 mi Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 0.9 mi Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8DeKalb, IL · 1.3 mi Littlejohn Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 1.5 mi Founders Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Dekalb · 2.4 mi Tyler Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5De Kalb, IL · 2.4 mi Lincoln Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5DeKalb, IL · 2.5 mi Beyond One Barb Transition CenterPublic · Grades 12Dekalb · 2.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does DeKalb High School serve?

DeKalb High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend DeKalb High School?

DeKalb High School reported 2,134 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DeKalb High School?

About 15 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,134 students and 141.9 teachers in federal data.

Is DeKalb High School a public or charter school?

DeKalb High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is DeKalb High School in?

DeKalb High School is part of DeKalb CUSD 428 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/dekalb-cusd-428-school-district/

Where is DeKalb High School located?

DeKalb High School is at 501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115. The phone number is (815) 754-2100.

How many other schools are near DeKalb High School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of DeKalb High School in our directory.