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Decatur High School

City Schools of Decatur · DeKalb County · 310 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030.0

(404)370-4420

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9/10
#41
Rank 41 out of 384
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #29 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #88 · 78th percentile
Science10/10 · #17 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Decatur High School sits in the heart of one of metro Atlanta's most beloved small cities — a walkable, tree-lined community with a strong sense of identity that sets it apart from the sprawl surrounding it. The school reflects that same character, with standout performance in English and Science and a student body that tends to be engaged, curious, and community-minded. Families who are drawn to Decatur's blend of urban convenience, independent coffee shops, and tight-knit neighborhood feel will find that the high school fits right in with everything that makes living here so appealing.

Student Demographics

475 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
279 (59%)
African American
117 (25%)
Multiple Races
30 (6%)
Hispanic
28 (6%)
Asian
21 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged87 (18%)
Students with Disabilities48 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,789
Enrollment
132.3
Teachers (FTE)
28.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
11
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

96%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
29.5%
AP Participation
of students
547
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program351 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #3 · 100th percentile

218 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found