Decatur High School
310 N Mcdonough St, Decatur, Georgia | (404) 370-4420|
(404) 370-4420
#931 in National Rankings
Overall Score 94.73/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Overview of Decatur High School
Decatur High School is ranked 28th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Decatur High School is 77%. The total minority enrollment is 42%, and 12% of students are economically disadvantaged. Decatur High School is the only high school in the City Schools of Decatur.
Decatur High School 2024 Rankings
Decatur High School is ranked #931 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
77%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
47%Mathematics Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
64%Science Proficiency
75%Graduation Rate
97%
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How Decatur High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 432 schools ranked in Georgia.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #612 | #15 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #643 | #22 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1,825 | #45 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #6,559 | #161 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #4,027 | #58 |
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Students/Teachers at Decatur High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,853
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
41.8%
Minority Enrollment
41.8%
Minority Enrollment
58.2%
White
23.5%
Black
7.8%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
12%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
11%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
2%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
123
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Test Scores at Decatur High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
60.8/100
Subject Proficiency:
Georgia administered the Georgia Milestones Assessment System to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
47
47
30
64
64
40
75
75
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Georgia Milestones Assessment System
89.8%
Georgia Milestones Assessment System Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
34.0%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
70.7%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
2.8%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
96.7%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
77%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
47%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
60%
Exam Pass Rate
55%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
72%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
60%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
84%
Exam Pass Rate
70%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
97% (well above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
1
School Location
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, Georgia 30030
#931 in National Rankings
#28 in Georgia High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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