DeKalb County High School
DeKalb County High School | |
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1130 W. Broad Street , , 37166 | |
Coordinates | 35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°WCoordinates: 35°58′08″N 85°51′08″W / 35.96877°N 85.85225°W |
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School type | Public secondary |
Established | 1963 |
School district | DeKalb County Schools |
Superintendent | Patrick Cripps |
Principal | Grant Curtis |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 890 (2021-22)[1] |
Average class size | 20–30 |
Language | English |
Hours in school day | 7 |
Color(s) | Black and Gold |
Slogan | Tiger Pride |
Sports | Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country |
Mascot | Tiger |
Team name | DeKalb County Fighting Tigers |
Rival | Livingston Academy, Cannon County High School, Smith County High School, Upperman High School |
Yearbook | The Tiger |
Communities served | Smithville, Dowelltown, Liberty, Alexandria, Temperance Hall |
Affiliations | Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association |
Website | DeKalb County High School |
DeKalb County High School (DCHS) is located in Smithville, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the county and serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 890 as of August 12, 2021.[1] The school's mascot is a tiger and the school colors are black and gold. The principal is Grant Curtis and the assistant principals are Thomas Cagle and Jenny Norris.[2] The school is fed by DeKalb Middle School (6-8; located at the same complex as the high school) and DeKalb West School (K-8).[3]
Clubs[]
DCHS has a variety of clubs, including FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Jr. and Sr. Beta Club, SkillsUSA, CTE, a Chess Club, a Literature Club, a Science Club, and a Spanish Club. Other groups include the Student Council as well as a Color Guard and Marching Band known as the "Fighting Tiger Marching Band".[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Dwayne Page (August 12, 2021). "DeKalb School District Records Significant Increase in Student Enrollment". WJLE. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "DCHS". Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ^ "DeKalb County Schools". Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- Public high schools in Tennessee
- Schools in DeKalb County, Tennessee
- 1963 establishments in Tennessee
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