Decatur High School
School Overview
Decatur High School is a public school located in Decatur, Texas. It is a school in Decatur Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 43% of students are proficient in Math learning and 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,054 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 61 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,054 students are attending Decatur High School. By gender, there are 541 and 513 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Decatur High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 112 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 97 | 59 | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 112 | 65 | 47 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 61 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Decatur High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 96.7% of teachers are certified. 86.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 61 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 96.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 6.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 6.6% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 351 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,584 Households |
| Population | 15,740 |
| Male | 7,403 |
| Female | 8,562 |
| Child Population | 5,240 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,056 Units |
| Average House Value | $191,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,043 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $70,850 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.54% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Decatur High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 163 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 216 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 | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 163 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 54 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 123 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 216 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Decatur Independent School District
In Decatur Independent School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.