Southwest Dekalb High School
School Overview
Southwest Dekalb High School is a public Magnet school located in Decatur, Georgia. It is a school in DeKalb County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,177 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 76 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,177 students are attending Southwest Dekalb High School. By gender, there are 592 and 585 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Southwest Dekalb High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 170 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 166 | 69 | 97 |
| Total | 170 | 72 | 98 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 76 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Southwest Dekalb High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 76 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 76 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 294 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 259,428 Households |
| Population | 680,469 |
| Male | 328,020 |
| Female | 364,315 |
| Child Population | 206,565 |
| Total Housing Units | 286,366 Units |
| Average House Value | $196,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,172 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,600 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.41% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Southwest Dekalb High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 310 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 158 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Southwest Dekalb High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 310 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 302 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 158 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dekalb County
In Dekalb County, 10 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.