Decatur High School
School Overview
Decatur High School is a public school located in Decatur, Arkansas. It is a school in Decatur School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 162 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 7 to 1 where a total of 22 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 162 students are attending Decatur High School. By gender, there are 77 and 85 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Decatur High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 21 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 8 | 13 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 22 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Decatur High School and the students to teacher ratio is 7 to 1. 90.9% of teachers are certified. 59.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 22 | Students per teacher: 7 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 20 | 90.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 36.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 162 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,299 Households |
| Population | 3,594 |
| Male | 1,877 |
| Female | 1,781 |
| Child Population | 1,177 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,474 Units |
| Average House Value | $111,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $653 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $51,058 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.70% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Decatur High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 11 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 25 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 | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 25 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Decatur School District
In Decatur School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.