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Sycamore High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,191

students

District

Sycamore CUSD 427

County Context Score

66/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

427 Spartan Trl, Sycamore, IL, 60178

School District

Sycamore CUSD 427

NCES Identifiers

School ID
173846003922
District ID
1738460

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,191 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

Sycamore 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.

Next checks

This district context includes 7 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Sycamore High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sycamore CUSD 427, 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 Sycamore High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sycamore CUSD 427.

School scale

1,191 students

Sycamore High School reports 1,191 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in DeKalb County with enrollment data, 9 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 226 students.

County peer set

11 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 238 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

7 district schools

Sycamore CUSD 427 lists 5 primary, 1 middle, 1 high 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.

County list

Primary

5

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Sycamore CUSD 427

North Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 263 studentsListed
North Grove Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 467 studentsListed
South Prairie Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 306 studentsListed
Southeast Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 296 studentsListed
West Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 253 studentsListed
Sycamore Middle School6–8 · Middle · 822 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Sandwich Community High School9–12569 students
Genoa-Kingston High School9–12509 students
DeKalb High School9–122,083 students
Indian Creek High School9–12256 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Sycamore 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 Sycamore CUSD 427.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore High School with nearby schools?

Sycamore High School should be compared with 11 high schools in DeKalb County, plus other schools in Sycamore CUSD 427. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Sycamore High School?

Before using Sycamore High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sycamore CUSD 427.

Part of Sycamore CUSD 427

Sycamore High School is one of 7 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,598 students across 7 schools.

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Schools in District

7

Reported Enrollment

3,598

7 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • South Prairie Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • North Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Southeast Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • West Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Sycamore Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • North Grove Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Sandwich Community High School

Grades 9–12
569 students
RegularListed only

Genoa-Kingston High School

Grades 9–12
509 students
RegularListed only

DeKalb High School

Grades 9–12
2,083 students
RegularProfile

Indian Creek High School

Grades 9–12
256 students
RegularListed only

Somonauk High School

Grades 9–12
238 students
RegularListed only

DeKalb County Schools

County Context Score

66/100

County-level composite across 42 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor