Decatur High School
- Public
- DECATUR, GA
Public School
Decatur High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DECATUR, GA
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 344 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
70%
Percent Proficient - Math
63%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1230
597 responses
Average ACT
28
282 responses
AP Enrollment
29%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$123,617
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,456
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$583,900
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 31 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 31 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,686
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 38 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 38 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 38 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$53,366
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.2%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 44 responses86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 44 responses52%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 44 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,544 / year
National
$12,23978%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 41 responses51%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 41 responses63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 41 responsesSimilar Schools
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Decatur High School Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 344 reviews
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Decatur High School houses at most 900 students. As an International Baccalaureate school, worldly perspectives and learning are encouraged. Education is taken very seriously by the teachers, however most of them are helpful and do an excellent job of connecting with the students. There is a good sense of community at DHS because it’s in a small tight knit town where many students grew up with each other since elementary school. Although there is some diversity, Decatur could do a lot more to support and listen to students of color. There is a decent socioeconomic gap between students and this can affect some students scholastic experience. There are different classes for students learning at different rates, however the school could do better with encouragement in this area. Overall, Decatur High School is a good high school with strong academics. It could just use a little more school spirit.
I came to Decatur High School during the beginning of my junior year. I was moving from a private Christian school in the suburbs, to a public high school in the city. Moving to Decatur was one of my hardest transitions. Academics were going great, and I was enjoying the curriculum and teachers. However, I still constantly felt left out. It was hard to make friends in my classes because of the lack of diversity. I was placed in several IB Diploma classes in which I would be the only person that looked like me in the classroom. I let these obstacles negatively affect me and my high school experience. I needed to do something differently as I stepped into the next semester and my upcoming senior year. I began to join more clubs and out of school activities such as FCCLA, and other volunteering services. I began to immediately see a change in not only my attitude, but how inclusive Decatur actually was when I stepped out of my comfort zone.
I felt like my overall experience at this school was uplifting. The faculty was supportive, the students were open-minded, and I was granted a lot of opportunities as a person with a physical disability that many aren't given in other schools. Decatur is a very open-minded city, so the ability to see levels of diversity and advocacy makes me proud. To add, their academic resources are extremely beneficial. From the International Baccalaureate diploma program, to various AP courses, this school lined me up for a very successful college experience.
That is not to say that the school has problems. Though there are successes in its advocacy, there is also failures. Attempts to combat the continual problems of the school (sexual assault and racism being only a few) have been limited and lagging, and my hope would be that the faculty bring more support to victims of these problems than just posters and promises.
That is not to say that the school has problems. Though there are successes in its advocacy, there is also failures. Attempts to combat the continual problems of the school (sexual assault and racism being only a few) have been limited and lagging, and my hope would be that the faculty bring more support to victims of these problems than just posters and promises.