For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,070 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 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Dekalb, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dekalb High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dekalb, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Gr: 9-12
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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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