DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428
- DEKALB, IL
School District
DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428
- DEKALB, IL
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 22 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
22%
Percent Proficient - Math
20%
Average Graduation Rate
84%
Average SAT
1150
218 responses
Average ACT
27
160 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
6,618
Free or Reduced Lunch
59.2%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$56,651
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$15,328 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$45,591
National
$69,021Median Rent
$943
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$171,100
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$244,900DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 Reviews
Rating 4.14 out of 5 22 reviews
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I have been at the Dekalb school District all my life. The school District has evolved in Diversity and academically. The Dekalb school District has many academic opportunities and it has challenged me in many ways. There are many choices in Math, Science, History, and English that you can chose from once you enter Highschool which is a great opportunity. It also has many options in AP classes so you can challenge yourself. There are also many resources and teachers that offer help. They have difficult classes to prepare yourself for college and they always push you to become better.
Overall I had a great experience throughout my 13 years in district 428. Elementary school was incredible. We had a new school with all the best technology. Middle school is where I found my interest in sports. I was on the dance team which led me to my path as a cheerleader. I was a 4-year, 7-season athlete. Freshman year I was on the JV cheer squad. Sophomore year I made varsity & I was captain for 2 seasons. This is what led me to pursue the career path I will be studying. It is my goal to graduate with my master’s degree in Kinesiology in an accelerated program at Aurora University in just 5 years. My goal is to initially work with student-athletes while attending university. Post-graduation I would like to pursue a career in sports medicine at a local high school or possibly another college or university. My long-term goal is to work with professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, etc. That would be a dream come true.
Life at Dekalb hasn't been anything short of boring. The diversity that Dekalb brings allows for many different interactions, along with exposure to multiple cultures and communities, as well as the people involved. The staff, for the most part, is great and strive to see all students succeed. In contrast to my private middle school that provided almost no diversity, Dekalb allows it's students to interact and learn from others, teaching us all dire respect despite our differences.