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De Kalb County High School

Public | 9-12 | 825 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 21, 2011

DeKalb County High School is a wonderful school. They now have honor classes, duel credit classes, and A P classes. Students can graduate with over a years worth of college credit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2007

DCHS makes a great case for home schooling. They are now on notice the Feds will take it over if they don't improve. Some teachers do their best but the nepotism is a major problem throughout this school system. Too many teachers are graduates and got their only exposure to HS education through this school system so they don't know what good is.
—Submitted by Waldo Pfefferneuse, a parent


Posted February 15, 2006

I am a graduate of DCHS. I was in the first group of honors classes they offered. They had only College English when I was there, but it got me into college at a great level. I am now working in a great environment after only getting an Associates Degree. DCHS could offer more, but they could offer less. They are making progress from where they were when I started high school. The four years I was there were great. I don't know what they offer today, but I'm sure they are still a work in progress. They are not the Very Best, but they are still great and by no means are they the worst!
—Submitted by Amanda (Lewis) Maples, a former student


Posted August 14, 2005

My words cannot describe the quality of education I have stumbled upon atending DeKalb County High School it was the best thing my parents could have done for me. I am now an accomplished, self-confident lawyer. The religious training I recieved there was nonetheless amazing.I would like to thank all faculty and staff for making me the distinguished, intelligent leader which I have become.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 11, 2004

Dekalb County High School does not offer enough busines, computer, or vocational classes. Other schools in our area offer culinary arts and cosmetology. Our kids know more about computers than most of the teachers. When are we going to get classes and teachers that teach our kids more about things they really need to know?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2004

DeKalb County High School is probably one of the worse schools in Middle TN. It's academics are poor at best, children are uninspired to achieve past factory worker level. Teacher teach to the test. Education at DCHS comes second. Graduates usually have to take remedial classes if they choose college. NO HONOR CLASSES are given at DCHS. Principle (also a preacher) more worried about dress code & their religious beliefs than academics. Low budget is a poor excuse for a failing system. Teachers hired on basis of 'who's your kin?' DCHS a joke among students in surrounding counties. If you fail there, you can always go to DCHS and be an A student.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
84%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
11%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
41%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
69%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanic31%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities69%

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanic41%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities54%

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanic47%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students18%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities24%

Algebra II

All Students21%
African Americann/a
Hispanic14%
White21%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students31%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities16%

English 2

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanic47%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities16%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students18%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students44%
African Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students29%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities8%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 68%
Hispanic 6% 5%
Black 2% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1130 West Broad St
Smithville, TN 37166
Phone: (615) 597-4094

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