Dekalb High School
School Overview
Dekalb High School is a public school located in Dekalb, Illinois. It is a school in DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 29% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,824 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 107 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,824 students are attending Dekalb High School. By gender, there are 937 and 887 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 107 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Dekalb High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 72.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 107 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 107 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 14.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 14 | 13.1% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 365 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 7 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,803 Households |
| Population | 47,668 |
| Male | 25,746 |
| Female | 26,065 |
| Child Population | 12,687 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,912 Units |
| Average House Value | $158,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $906 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.70% |
| Average Household Income | $50,717 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.53% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Dekalb High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 406 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 428 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Dekalb High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 406 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 148 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 291 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 428 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
In Dekalb Community Unit School District 428, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DEKALB, Illinois
2 private schools are serving students in DEKALB, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.