DeKalb High School

DeKalb High School prepares approximately 1400 students through various pathways to become productive and successful citizens.

The objective for learning at DHS is to provide each student with choices for pursuing academic success.

To achieve these goals, the DHS Guidance Department provides an array of services to help students with academic planning, career counseling, and career readiness.

Students choose from three types of learning environments within DHS based on their preferred learning style and career aspirations:

• DHS Traditional &/or Vocational
• DeKalb New Tech &/or Vocational
• DeKalb Choice Academy

Students have the option of pursuing one of six fields of study:

• Environmental and Agriculture Systems,
• Communication and Information Systems,
• Industrial, Manufacturing, and Engineering Systems,
• Health Sciences,
• Human Services and Resources, and
• Business, Marketing and Management.

These six fields of study are further divided into 16 clusters that lead to multiple career pathways for students. These pathways include:
• Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources,
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communications,
• Information Technology,
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics,
• Architecture and Construction,
• Manufacturing,
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,
• Health Sciences,
• Law, Public Safety, and Security,
• Government and Public Administration,
• Human Services,
• Education and Training,
• Marketing,
• Business Management and Administration,
• Hospitality and Tourism, and
• Finance.