DeKalb High School
- Public
- DEKALB, IL
Public School
DeKalb High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DEKALB, IL
- Rating 3.43 out of 5 237 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
36%
Percent Proficient - Math
29%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1140
223 responses
Average ACT
27
161 responses
AP Enrollment
22%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$45,591
National
$69,021Median Rent
$943
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$171,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
53%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responsesPoll
37%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,931
Free or Reduced Lunch
51%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,100
Teachers in First/Second Year
27.5%
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 36 responses50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 36 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 36 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,328 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 39 responses23%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 39 responses54%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 39 responsesSimilar Schools
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This school is pretty opportunistic. There’s so many opportunities for you to expand your passion, and if you don’t have one it won’t be hard finding one. Everyone is accepting of one another. The teachers actually enjoy their job and actually enjoy teaching students the curriculum. DHS also tries its best to make sure there’s no financial barriers for any students. Trips, food, school supplies etc. are often times funded by the school, which is really nice if you ask me. They even make sure you aren’t prevented from learning while at home. No internet? No problem the school provides those students with hotspot boxes. This school really is a excellent place to be, and anybody would have zero problems trying to be accepted or even stand out.
Lots of dedicated teachers who are willing to put in work to help students succeed. Dekalb Highschool was a very good place to go to get an education, DHS however is very unfortunately still in Dekalb, meaning in the past few years a massive influx of people from the south side of Chicago moved here, and brought with them a culture of gangs, drugs, and fights. The fights have been constant throughout all 4 years of my attending it seems like we have one every day if not more. Dekalb High School gets Two Stars out of five from me.
Dekalb Highschool is a wonderful school for those who are in the district and want a fun and involved school. I’ve been there for almost 2 years and joined many of the programs and love them. Forensics was my favorite where we go against other schools and we won medals and trophy’s. The teachers are amazing and definitely pushed me to my full potentials! I highly recommend