How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Decatur High School | DeKalb School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, GA | Avondale Estates, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,901 | 298 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 29.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Decatur High School | DeKalb School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,939 | $15,368 |
| District | City Schools of Decatur | DeKalb County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Decatur High School | DeKalb School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 24.2% |
| African American | 23.0% | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Decatur High School | DeKalb School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 346:1 | 162:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 113 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.