DEKALB H S

As a rural-scale high school in DEKALB, Texas, DEKALB H S educates 277 students from grades 9 through 12, run under DEKALB ISD. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 65% below typical.

DEKALB ISD comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 898 students; DEKALB H S is among them.

On demographics, DEKALB H S reports that the largest single group is White, at 64% of enrollment; the rest breaks down as 16% Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting DEKALB H S tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 61% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, DEKALB H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 49.5%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Bowie County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $59,803 per year, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Bowie County runs 46 public schools (combined enrollment of about 17,523 students), of which DEKALB H S is one.

DEKALB EL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around DEKALB H S. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), DEKALB H S ranks 7th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 51.6%.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. DEKALB H S's enrollment has edged up 20% since 2018, when it stood at 230 (now 277). Hispanic enrollment moved from 9% to 16% across the same window.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.