DeKalb High School

High No virtual instruction Dekalb, IL Grades 09–12 Rural: Fringe Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (62.8)

DeKalb High School is a public High school located in Dekalb, ILLINOIS, operated by the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 2,134 students enrolled; a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois High School Average
Enrollment
2,134.0
State avg: 849.0
▲ 151% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.04:1
State avg: 13.7:1
▲ 9% worse
School Details
School Name
DeKalb High School
NCESSCH ID
171200001449
State School ID
IL-16-019-4280-26-160194280260011
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
501 W Dresser Rd
City
Dekalb
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60115
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1714
State Leg. Upper
17038
State Leg. Lower
17076
Latitude
41.9544
Longitude
-88.75852
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
2,134
Total Students
👩‍🏫
141.9
Teachers FTE
📐
15:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
141.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)141.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,308 61.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb CUSD 428
LEAID
1712000
State LEA ID
IL-16-019-4280-26
Phone
(815)754-2330
Website
http://www.dist428.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dekalb
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$164,775K
Federal Revenue
$18,656K
State Revenue
$76,288K
Local Revenue
$69,831K
Total Expenditure
$149,949K
Instruction Exp.
$73,021K
Support Services
$51,194K
Other Current Exp.
$3,453K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DeKalb High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend DeKalb High School?
2,134 students are enrolled at DeKalb High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does DeKalb High School have?
DeKalb High School has 141.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.
What grades does DeKalb High School serve?
DeKalb High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is DeKalb High School a charter school?
DeKalb High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is DeKalb High School located in?
DeKalb High School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does DeKalb High School belong to?
DeKalb High School is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district.
How much does DeKalb CUSD 428 spend per student?
The DeKalb CUSD 428 district spends approximately $70,266,635 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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