DeKalb High School

1,007 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DeKalb High School, located in Waterloo, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the DeKalb County Eastern Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of college-prep courses, vocational training, and extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs and fine arts initiatives.

Beyond its academic offerings, DeKalb High School is characterized by its dedication to student development and school spirit. The facility is designed to support a diverse range of learning styles and interests, encouraging students to engage in community service and leadership roles. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and character building, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to navigate their future careers and educational pursuits.

1,007

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeKalb High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	898
Hispanic	56
Black	4
Asian	15
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
898 (89.2%)
Hispanic
56 (5.6%)
Two or More
28 (2.8%)
Asian
15 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
Black
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Phone:	(260)920-1012
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 249

Grade 10 253

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 257

Ungraded 5