Is Dekalb High School a good school?

Dekalb High School ranks 1059 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dekalb High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Dekalb High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dekalb High School?

Students at Dekalb High School are 57% White, 19% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dekalb High School?

Dekalb High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dekalb Elementary Middle : James L Germany Middle

Dekalb High School

Summary:

Dekalb High School is a public high school in De Kalb, Texas, serving 272 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Dekalb Independent School District. While the school has a higher percentage of White, African American, and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages.

Despite maintaining a high four-year graduation rate, Dekalb High School has a slightly higher dropout rate than surrounding schools. The school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 66.54% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students has been relatively strong, suggesting it provides good opportunities for high-achieving students. Interestingly, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner students, has been significantly lower than state and district averages, indicating a need to address achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Hooks High School, James Bowie High School, New Boston High School, and Avery Secondary, Dekalb High School generally performs at a lower academic level, with lower test scores and rankings. However, the school's graduation rate is comparable or even higher than some of the surrounding schools. Despite its relatively high spending per student, Dekalb High School's academic outcomes do not seem to be significantly better than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559-1614

(903) 667-2422

District: Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1059^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,351

Feeder schools for Dekalb High School:

Elementary:	Dekalb Elementary
Middle:	James L Germany Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

African American:

18.8%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dekalb High School ranks worse than 53.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dekalb High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dekalb High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dekalb High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Dekalb High School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dekalb High School is $13,351.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dekalb High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dekalb High School 1059^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dekalb High School in the ranking list.)

Dekalb Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dekalb Independent School District (Isd) 415^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dekalb High School

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Rank History for all students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	63.64	550^th	1427	61.5%
2005	72.91	304^th	1429	78.7%
2006	73.22	303^rd	1430	78.8%
2007	68.77	455^th	1497	69.6%
2008	67.42	472^nd	1510	68.7%
2009	63.56	606^th	1539	60.6%
2010	58.97	779^th	1568	50.3%
2011	56.99	901^st	1672	46.1%
2012	56.56	647^th	1603	59.6%
2013	56.13	713^th	1652	56.8%
2014	66.64	470^th	1734	72.9%
2015	58.75	732^nd	1743	58.0%
2016	58.79	717^th	1762	59.3%
2017	46.04	851^st	1777	52.1%
2018	48.81	823^rd	1797	54.2%
2019	41.06	1101^st	1857	40.7%
2021	32.79	1261^st	1861	32.2%
2022	41.52	1081^st	1876	42.4%
2023	41.17	1150^th	1961	41.4%
2024	44.58	1059^th	1987	46.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.80	239^th	582	58.9%
2019	32.91	417^th	604	31.0%
2021	14.13	533^rd	588	9.4%
2022	6.93	636^th	664	4.2%
2023	6.74	638^th	677	5.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.51	773^rd	1195	35.3%
2022	23.83	1010^th	1278	21.0%
2023	24.70	1047^th	1371	23.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.34	435^th	1347	67.7%
2019	20.56	1231^st	1357	9.3%
2021	35.24	892^nd	1382	35.5%
2022	41.64	733^rd	1418	48.3%
2023	31.86	1028^th	1478	30.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.54	836^th	1794	53.4%
2019	35.47	1245^th	1818	31.5%
2021	21.69	1519^th	1848	17.8%
2022	37.48	1147^th	1847	37.9%
2023	39.89	1099^th	1897	42.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.81	831^st	1781	53.3%
2019	42.33	1095^th	1798	39.1%
2021	29.03	1334^th	1815	26.5%
2022	36.77	1176^th	1841	36.1%
2023	39.98	1145^th	1891	39.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.88	28^th	1137	97.5%
2019	39.76	907^th	1145	20.8%
2021	59.42	636^th	1177	46.0%
2022	72.42	162^nd	1172	86.2%
2023	72.08	135^th	1182	88.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.80	1552^nd	1784	13.0%
2019	20.57	1601^st	1810	11.5%
2021	23.08	1509^th	1829	17.5%
2022	23.59	1499^th	1837	18.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.31	927^th	1803	48.6%
2019	38.18	1119^th	1824	38.7%
2021	34.94	1194^th	1840	35.1%
2022	44.33	955^th	1853	48.5%
2023	41.10	1087^th	1913	43.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.31	584^th	1013	42.3%
2019	25.02	779^th	1024	23.9%
2021	12.19	931^st	1020	8.7%
2022	27.86	729^th	1031	29.3%
2023	18.42	896^th	1069	16.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.31	1160^th	1691	31.4%
2019	23.76	1415^th	1714	17.4%
2021	30.18	1248^th	1743	28.4%
2022	31.10	1223^rd	1762	30.6%
2023	30.91	1263^rd	1820	30.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dekalb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.34	961^st	1539	37.6%
2019	34.87	1096^th	1526	28.2%
2021	35.20	1047^th	1510	30.7%
2022	40.03	932^nd	1525	38.9%
2023	48.19	816^th	1576	48.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dekalb High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	236	123	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	363
1990	213	119	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
1991	190	113	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	305
1992	194	103	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	299
1993	196	104	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	304
1994	227	93	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	327
1995	224	90	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	321
1996	224	90	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	321
1997	220	103	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	328
1998	242	97	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	345
1999	220	95	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	321
2000	227	86	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	322
2001	219	84	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	309
2002	212	82	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	314
2003	212	82	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	314
2004	203	79	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	299
2005	186	81	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	283
2006	211	80	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	303
2007	203	73	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	292
2008	194	71	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	281
2009	211	69	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	296
2010	192	60	3	13	3	n/a	n/a	271
2011	171	59	1	10	3	0	6	250
2012	164	52	1	16	3	0	5	241
2013	159	47	1	19	4	0	8	238
2014	157	46	1	15	3	0	8	230
2015	168	46	0	22	2	0	7	245
2016	160	46	0	18	3	0	3	230
2017	171	42	0	22	3	0	5	243
2018	149	48	0	21	4	0	8	230
2019	145	38	0	23	4	0	10	220
2020	164	38	1	33	4	0	14	254
2021	146	47	0	31	2	0	14	240
2022	151	47	0	34	1	0	20	253
2023	154	51	1	45	1	0	20	272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dekalb High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	363	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	335	27.0	12.4	n/a
1991	305	26.9	11.3	n/a
1992	299	27.3	10.9	34.1
1993	304	27.0	11.3	38.8
1994	327	28.8	11.4	39.4
1995	321	32.8	9.8	41.4
1996	321	32.8	9.8	41.4
1997	328	35.1	9.3	44.5
1998	345	33.6	10.3	38.8
1999	321	33.4	9.6	44.5
2000	322	30.7	10.5	48.8
2001	309	32.8	9.4	40.5
2002	314	31.5	10.0	45.2
2003	314	31.5	10.0	45.2
2004	299	30.3	9.9	44.8
2005	283	27.4	10.3	44.5
2006	303	28.0	10.8	42.2
2007	292	28.3	10.3	46.2
2008	281	24.9	11.3	47.7
2009	296	27.1	10.9	41.2
2010	271	30.0	9.0	45
2011	250	30.7	8.1	52
2012	241	25.4	9.4	55.2
2013	238	25.5	9.3	57.6
2014	230	26.3	8.7	54.3
2015	245	24.0	10.2	55.9
2016	230	26.0	8.8	60.4
2017	243	23.4	10.3	57.6
2018	230	22.7	10.1	57.8
2019	220	21.1	10.4	51.4
2020	254	22.6	11.2	49.2
2021	240	22.2	10.7	55.4
2022	253	23.8	10.6	59.3
2023	272	24.3	11.1	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dekalb High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	363	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	335	27.0	12.4	n/a
1991	305	26.9	11.3	n/a
1992	299	27.3	10.9	34.1
1993	304	27.0	11.3	38.8
1994	327	28.8	11.4	39.4
1995	321	32.8	9.8	41.4
1996	321	32.8	9.8	41.4
1997	328	35.1	9.3	44.5
1998	345	33.6	10.3	38.8
1999	321	33.4	9.6	44.5
2000	322	30.7	10.5	48.8
2001	309	32.8	9.4	40.5
2002	314	31.5	10.0	45.2
2003	314	31.5	10.0	45.2
2004	299	30.3	9.9	44.8
2005	283	27.4	10.3	44.5
2006	303	28.0	10.8	42.2
2007	292	28.3	10.3	46.2
2008	281	24.9	11.3	47.7
2009	296	27.1	10.9	41.2
2010	271	30.0	9.0	45
2011	250	30.7	8.1	52
2012	241	25.4	9.4	55.2
2013	238	25.5	9.3	57.6
2014	230	26.3	8.7	54.3
2015	245	24.0	10.2	55.9
2016	230	26.0	8.8	60.4
2017	243	23.4	10.3	57.6
2018	230	22.7	10.1	57.8
2019	220	21.1	10.4	51.4
2020	254	22.6	11.2	49.2
2021	240	22.2	10.7	55.4
2022	253	23.8	10.6	59.3
2023	272	24.3	11.1	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekalb High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$339 (2.6%)	$12,732 (97.4%)	$13,071
2020	$387 (3.1%)	$12,237 (96.9%)	$12,624
2021	$1,271 (9.5%)	$12,080 (90.5%)	$13,351

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekalb High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1101^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1150^th of 1961 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dekalb High School)	28	16	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))	53	32	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Dekalb High School)	61	64	3%
End of Course Biology (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))	61	64	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Dekalb High School)	39	46	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))	39	46	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Dekalb High School)	54	51	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))	54	51	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dekalb High School)	64	70	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Dekalb Independent School District (Isd))	64	70	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	272	23.6%
African American	38	51	34.2%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	23	45	95.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	145	154	6.2%
Two or More Races	10	20	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	66.5%	15.2%

Schools Near Dekalb High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dekalb High School	Public	9-12	152 W Maple St	De Kalb	75559	Bowie County	Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 667-2422	272	24	11.1	66.5%	154 (56.6%)	51 (18.8%)	45 (16.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	44.6	1059^th of 1987 public high schools	46.7%		41.2	1150^th of 1961 public high schools	41.4%	91	31.7	60.9	46.8	61.1	62.3									$13,351	$1,271	$12,080
Avery Secondary	Public	6-12	150 San Antonio St	Avery	75554	Red River County	Avery Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 684-3431	183	19	9.4	58.5%	144 (78.7%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.7%)	86.8	113^th of 1987 public high schools	94.3%		88.9	69^th of 1961 public high schools	96.5%	44	81.0	80.0	80.0	96.0	90.9	66.7	70.4	72.4	41.7	48.2	30.0	67.9	39.3	$15,714	$1,016	$14,698
New Boston High School	Public	9-12	1 Lion Dr	New Boston	75570	Bowie County	New Boston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 628-6551	321	37	8.7	63.9%	180 (56.1%)	65 (20.2%)	29 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (13.4%)	52.3	879^th of 1987 public high schools	55.8%		53.1	848^th of 1961 public high schools	56.8%	31	3.5	59.7	56.8	70.5	70.9									$14,444	$2,238	$12,206
James Bowie High School	Public	9-12	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	140	20	7.1	46.4%	127 (90.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	55.6	800^th of 1987 public high schools	59.7%		66	535^th of 1961 public high schools	72.7%	265	38.2	72.3	70.5	74.4	49.0									$14,006	$2,546	$11,460
Hooks High School	Public	8-12	401 Ave A	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2215	319	29	10.9	47.0%	220 (69.0%)	41 (12.9%)	34 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.6	671^st of 1987 public high schools	66.2%		68.8	459^th of 1961 public high schools	76.6%	212	28.1	64.6	65.8	76.6	72.9									$13,704	$1,441	$12,263

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Special Education students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Female students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for At Risk students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Male students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for African American students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dekalb High School

Rank History for White students at Dekalb High School

Enrollment information for Dekalb High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dekalb High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Dekalb High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekalb High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekalb High School

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Student Body

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