Decatur High School
School Overview
Decatur High School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama. It is a school in Decatur City School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, 41% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,049 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 67 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,049 students are attending Decatur High School. By gender, there are 511 and 538 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Decatur High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 7.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 10.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 350 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,113 Households |
| Population | 53,556 |
| Male | 26,071 |
| Female | 28,407 |
| Child Population | 15,636 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,685 Units |
| Average House Value | $134,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $655 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $48,429 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.24% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Decatur High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 205 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 93 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Decatur High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 205 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 147 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 170 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 93 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Decatur High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Decatur City
In Decatur City, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DECATUR, Alabama
3 private schools are serving students in DECATUR, Alabama. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.