Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Dekalb High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb High School?
The graduation rate of Dekalb High School is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dekalb High School?
1,075 students attend Dekalb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dekalb High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb High School?
Dekalb High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dekalb High School offer ?
Dekalb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dekalb High School part of?
Dekalb is an amazing school with friendly teachers that always care for the wellbeing and great teaching of their students. The commons serves fresh, hot food every day, with choices that fit any student'' palet. Overall, an amazing school that I look forward to going to every weekday. Go, Barons!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jane Doe
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