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Dekalb High School

Waterloo, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
3424 Cr 427, Waterloo, IN 46793(260) 920-1012
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Math academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Graduation rate
Meets Expectations
Strength of diploma
Approaches Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Does Not Meet Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

227 students tested

59.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency78
  • At proficiency57
  • Approaching proficiency74
  • Below proficiency18
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested243219227
Proficient44.9%50.2%59.5%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

2.9% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,0811,052
Suspended out of school1.6% · 172.9% · 30
Suspended in school6.5% · 708.2% · 86
Expelled1.2% · 131.9% · 20
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

19.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count1,1181,0841,045
Chronically absent31.0% · 34725.0% · 27119.0% · 199

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

1,052 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Principal

Marcus Wagner

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.9%
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White90.1%
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Black or African American0.3%
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Asian1.7%
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Two or More Races2.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 180159000220

District
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,052 students
Teachers (FTE)
60.2

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