Southwest DeKalb High School
- Public
- DECATUR, GA
Public School
Southwest DeKalb High School
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DECATUR, GA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 437 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade C
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Southwest DeKalb High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
32%
Percent Proficient - Math
20%
Average Graduation Rate
84%
Average SAT
1020
300 responses
Average ACT
21
153 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Median Household Income
$62,399
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,169
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$215,600
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 42 responses
Poll
- 74%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responses
Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,249
Free or Reduced Lunch
70%
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 46 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 46 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 46 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,301
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.3%
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 68 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 68 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 68 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,236 / year
National
$12,239- 89%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 74 responses
- 36%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 74 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 74 responses
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Rating 3.58 out of 5 437 reviews
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From freshman year to now my overall experience was great at Southwest Dekalb. I have grown so much as a person. Granted there were some hard times as far as depression, peer pressure, and relationships but the experience I went through allowed me to evolve. The support system there as fas as faculty and staff are amazing and always there when you need them. Judgement free!
My experience at Southwest Dekalb High School was very exciting overall. The school spirit is through the roof! I enjoyed ever moment of it and had a great time adjusting from 9th grade to 12th. I learned new things about the school every year and took advantage of the many things we had. One thing that can improve is the maintenance of the building. Although the environment is not very welcoming because the school is old, it still makes students feel at home.
There is a lot of heritage in the school. When people mention SWD pride, they mention the amazing legacy of the panthers. There is an amazing marching band. The staff is dedicated to helping you learn and students feel like they belong. Planning can be unorganized at times, but the end results are good. There are numerous AP courses, dual enrollment, and technical school opportunities. There are also amazing athletics and clubs. This school has numerous regional championships in multiple sports. SWD has an HBCU atmosphere. Communication needs improvement, but overall SWD is a great experience.