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Dekalb High School vs. Sycamore High School

Should you attend Dekalb High School or Sycamore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Dekalb High School
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sycamore High School
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Dekalb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Sycamore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,070 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Sycamore High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,070 students
1,190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sycamore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dekalb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sycamore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dekalb High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sycamore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#2311 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1039 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dekalb High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sycamore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
94%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dekalb High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sycamore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dekalb High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sycamore High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
555
304
Grade 10 Students
474
299
Grade 11 Students
530
292
Grade 12 Students
511
295
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sycamore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sycamore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sycamore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sycamore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sycamore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sycamore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sycamore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sycamore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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