ILHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
DeKalb High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Dekalb, Illinois|DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, IL 60115
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
28%
43th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
18%
36th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
26.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
15 courses offered
351 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
1 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
13 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Worse than average in ILTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,853
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
124
100% fully certified
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,676
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$24,090
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 46%Local 42%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.1%
Below 150% poverty line
7.0%
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Uninsured residents
7.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,368
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,229
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
59%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
385 (31%)
Speech/Language Impairment
213 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
177 (14%)
Autism
143 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
85 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
48 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,134
Current enrollment
Growing(+16% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb High School
As of the most recent data, 2,070 students are enrolled at DeKalb High School. It is a High school within the local district.
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