DeKalb High School, Public high school in DeKalb, Illinois.
DeKalb High School is a public secondary school located on Dresser Road, designed with modern classrooms, science laboratories, and athletic facilities for student use. The building also includes dedicated performance spaces for arts and music programs.
The school began operating in the early 1900s as DeKalb Township High School on North First Street before relocating in 2011. The move to its current location marked a significant update to the school's physical infrastructure.
The school's teams are called the Barbs, a name rooted in DeKalb's history of barbed wire manufacturing. Sports teams compete across multiple disciplines through the Illinois High School Association.
The school serves grades 9 through 12 with a range of educational and extracurricular programs available to students. Campus access is typically restricted to official school events and activities.
The school's Jazz Ensemble reached finalist status in the Essentially Ellington competition in both 2008 and 2012. This achievement demonstrates the strength of the music program beyond standard academics.
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