Decatur High School
School Overview
Decatur High School is a public school located in Decatur, Georgia. It is a school in Decatur City School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 63% of students are proficient in Math learning and 70% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,339 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 97 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,339 students are attending Decatur High School. By gender, there are 682 and 657 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Decatur High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 367 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Black | 48 | 18 | 30 |
| White | 265 | 133 | 132 |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 367 | 179 | 188 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 97 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Decatur High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 91.8% of teachers are certified. 94.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 97 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 89 | 91.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 8.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 670 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,841 Households |
| Population | 23,139 |
| Male | 10,550 |
| Female | 13,452 |
| Child Population | 8,408 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,624 Units |
| Average House Value | $521,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,015 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.40% |
| Average Household Income | $106,088 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.37% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Decatur High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 391 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 573 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 391 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 | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 391 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 181 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 279 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 573 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 391 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in City Schools Of Decatur
In City Schools Of Decatur, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DECATUR, Georgia
20 private schools are serving students in DECATUR, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.