DePue High School, or DHS, is a public four-year high school located at 204 Pleasant Street in De Pue, Illinois, a village in Bureau County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. DHS serves the community and surrounding area of DePue.
Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Depue High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Depue High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Depue High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Depue High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Depue High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
29%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Little Giants
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Depue High School's ranking?
Depue High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Depue High School often compared to?
Depue High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall High School, Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Depue High School?
The graduation rate of Depue High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Depue High School?
98 students attend Depue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Depue High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Depue High School?
Depue High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Depue High School offer ?
Depue High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Depue High School part of?
Depue High School is part of Depue USD 103 School District.
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