Dekalb High School

Direction152 W Maple St, Dekalb, TX, 75559
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Public School DEKALB ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

B
Good
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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 89
Student Progress 89
Closing Performance Gaps 86
Overall 88

Distinction Designations

Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Discover Excellence at Dekalb High School

Nestled in the heart of the friendly town of Dekalb, Texas, Dekalb High School, located at 152 W Maple St, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and community spirit. Known for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and innovative learning environment, Dekalb High School offers a unique educational experience for all its students.

At Dekalb High School, we are proud to have a dedicated team of 24 professional educators, each bringing an average of 15 years of invaluable experience in teaching. Our faculty’s longevity, with an average tenure of 7 years at our school, underscores a deep-seated commitment to the educational success and well-being of our students. This stability ensures continuity in our educational programs and a deep understanding of our community’s needs.

Catering to a close-knit student body of 253 scholars, Dekalb High School boasts an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of 10.60 S/T. This allows for personalized attention and tailor-made instruction that caters to the individual needs of each student, fostering an environment where young minds thrive and are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In addition to our qualified teachers, we are supported by 3 dedicated educational aids who contribute significantly to our nurturing educational environment. These professionals are instrumental in providing additional support, ensuring that all students have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.

Choosing the right school is paramount, and at Dekalb High School, we are committed to not just educating students, but in cultivating leaders and responsible citizens of tomorrow. We invite you to become a part of our thriving community where your child can grow, learn, and succeed.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please call us at (903) 667-2422 ext:2001. Join us at Dekalb High School, where we shape the future, one student at a time.

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
277
Is Charter
No
Address
152 W MAPLE ST, DEKALB, TX, 75559
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Principal
MR CLAYTON LITTLE
School District
Phone
(903) 667-2422 ext:2001
County
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Dekalb High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 40 14.44%
Hispanic 45 16.25%
White 176 63.54%
Asian 1 0.36%
Native American 1 0.36%
Two or More Races 14 5.05%
Total Students 277 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 170 61.37%
Limited English Proficiency 22 7.94%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 21 7.58%
Gifted & Talented 30 10.83%
Special Education 33 11.91%
Teacher Student Ratio 10.10 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 0 0.00%
20 - 30 years 5 18.25%
10 - 20 years 11 38.32%
6 - 10 years 4 14.60%
1- 5 years 7 25.18%
Beginning Teacher 1 3.65%
Teacher Experience Average 12.20 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.70 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 27 100%
Female Teachers 16 56.57 %
Male Teachers 12 43.43 %
School Admin 3
School Support 3
Edu Aids 3
Special Education 1

Dekalb High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 80% 66% 86% 96% 88%
African American 75% 57% 89% 89% 91%
Hispanic 67% 43% 80% 90% 76%
White 84% 74% 89% 100% 89%
Asian *% *% % % %
Two or More Races 87% 67% *% *% 100%
Economically Disadvantaged 75% 57% 83% 96% 89%
Male Students 73% 57% 78% 93% 84%
Female Students 89% 79% 100% 100% 91%
Special Education 55% 38% 67% 75% 58%
Limited English Proficiency 67% 42% 67% 83% 100%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 87.1 n/a 17.8 14.8
African American 100 n/a 14.3 n/a
Hispanic 77.8 n/a 18.6 28.6
White 86.1 n/a 19.5 19.4
Asian -2 n/a * *
Two or More Races 66.7 n/a * *
Male Students 81.6 n/a 17.1 16.1
Female Students 95.8 n/a 18.8 13
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 82.3 82.3 75.8 98.5 n/a 1.5 n/a
African American 72.7 54.5 54.5 93.3 n/a 6.7 n/a
Hispanic 100 88.9 88.9 100 n/a n/a n/a
White 80.6 88.9 77.8 100 n/a n/a n/a
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races 83.3 83.3 83.3 100 n/a n/a n/a
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 96.8 n/a 3.2 n/a
Special Education 50 37.5 37.5 100 n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged 82.1 74.4 71.8 100 n/a n/a n/a

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