DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

Decatur High School is a public high school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 1,036 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Decatur High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Decatur High School, located at 1011 Prospect Dr SE in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a primary pillar of secondary education for the Decatur City Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The school offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Decatur High School is known for maintaining a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, all aimed at developing leadership skills and a sense of school pride. With its focus on rigorous academic standards and holistic development, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of Decatur, striving to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for long-term achievement.

For more information, contact Decatur High School at (256) 552-3011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1011 Prospect Dr SE
Decatur, AL 35601-3229
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DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 1,036 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
1,036
Teachers:
64.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,036 students

White
43.2%
Black or African American
29.1%
Hispanic/Latino
24.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.