DeKalb High School
Reported Enrollment
2,083
students
District
DeKalb CUSD 428
County Context Score
66/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL, 60115
School District
DeKalb CUSD 428
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 171200001449
- District ID
- 1712000
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,083 students
School Setting
Suburb: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
DeKalb High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
DeKalb County has 42 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 12 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What DeKalb High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: DeKalb CUSD 428, DeKalb County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for DeKalb High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with DeKalb CUSD 428.
2,083 students
DeKalb High School reports 2,083 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in DeKalb County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 226 students.
11 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 238 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
12 district schools
DeKalb CUSD 428 lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside DeKalb CUSD 428
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is DeKalb High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with DeKalb CUSD 428.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for DeKalb High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the DeKalb High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare DeKalb High School with nearby schools?
DeKalb High School should be compared with 11 high schools in DeKalb County, plus other schools in DeKalb CUSD 428. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for DeKalb High School?
Before using DeKalb High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with DeKalb CUSD 428.
Part of DeKalb CUSD 428
DeKalb High School is one of 12 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,840 students across 12 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
12
Reported Enrollment
6,840
12 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Cortland Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Huntley Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Jefferson Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Littlejohn Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Malta Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Tyler Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Founders Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev CtrPK · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
Sycamore High School
Sandwich Community High School
Genoa-Kingston High School
Indian Creek High School
Somonauk High School
DeKalb County Schools
County Context Score
66/100
County-level composite across 42 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.