For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,083 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Dekalb, IL is Dekalb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Dekalb, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dekalb High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb, IL include Dekalb High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb?
1 public high schools are located in Dekalb.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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