At a glance
Reported students
1,007
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
DeKalb High School: 1,007 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,081
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about DeKalb High School
DeKalb High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waterloo. It is one of 7 current school records connected to DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist. NCES reports 1,007 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking DeKalb High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DeKalb Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
DeKalb Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
759 reported students
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
James R Watson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Country Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Waterloo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Public schools near DeKalb High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Middle School Middle · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | 06–08 | 759 | 0.2 mi |
| Waterloo Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 247 | 2 mi |
| James R Watson Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 590 | 2.4 mi |
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 3.2 mi |
| Garrett High School High · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 553 | 6.1 mi |
| Eastside Junior-Senior High School High · DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | 07–12 | 559 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DeKalb High School
What grades does DeKalb High School serve?
DeKalb High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist.
How many students attend DeKalb High School?
DeKalb High School reported 1,007 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,081 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DeKalb High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 1,007 students and 57.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is DeKalb High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
DeKalb High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of DeKalb High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is DeKalb High School in?
DeKalb High School is part of DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, based in Waterloo, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near DeKalb High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include DeKalb Middle School (0.2 mi), Waterloo Elementary School (2 mi), James R Watson Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.