DeKalb High School (Indiana) explained

DeKalb High School
Address:3424 County Road 427
City:Waterloo
State:Indiana
Zipcode:46793
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.4067°N -85.0404°W
Established:1967
Type:Public high school
District:DeKalb County Central United School District
Grades:9-12
Superintendent:Steven Teders
Principal:Marcus Wagner
Enrollment:1,083 (2021–22)[1]
Teaching Staff:64.50
Ratio:16.791
Nickname:Barons[2]
Conference:Northeast Eight Conference
Colors:Red, black and white

DeKalb High School is a public high school in Waterloo, Indiana. Established in 1967, it is part of the DeKalb Central United School District. The school is just south of Waterloo, but the majority of its students come from the Auburn area. It shares a campus with DeKalb Middle School and the School District's Office.

Athletics

The Dekalb Barons compete in the Northeast Eight Conference. The school colors are red, black and white. The following Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

Performing arts

DHS has two competitive show choirs, the mixed "Classic Connection" and the women-only "Sound Sensation". The school formerly had a men's group, named "Skinny Bois".[4] The school also has a marching band, the "Baron Brigade", as well as two jazz bands (as of 2024). A winter percussion ensemble is offered as a choice to the students.

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DeKalb High School. National Center for Education Statistics. September 26, 2023.
  2. Web site: myIHSAA. www.myihsaa.net.
  3. Web site: All-Time IHSAA State Championships by School . Ihsaa.org . IHSAA. 12 July 2018 . PDF . July 11, 2018.
  4. Web site: Viewing School: DeKalb High School . Show Choir Community . January 11, 2020.
  5. Web site: Joseph ranks among Big Ten's best ever. The News Sun. June 1, 2014. May 7, 2013.