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Dekalb CUSD 428 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,134 students in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High Schools in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District 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).
Public High School in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,040 Schools
# Students
6,771 Students
599,562 Students
# Teachers
487 Teachers
42,663 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#743 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
29%
% Black
28%
16%
% White
31%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,304 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,124
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,304
$21,692
Best Dekalb CUSD 428 School District Public High Schools (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 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Beyond One Barb Transition Center
Alternative School
530 Charter St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Gr: 12
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