SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL
Southwest DeKalb High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 1,189 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Southwest DeKalb High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Southwest DeKalb High School (SWD), located in Decatur, Georgia, is a prominent institution within the DeKalb County School District with a rich history of academic and extracurricular success. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community pride and its "Panther" spirit. It offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.
Beyond its academic offerings, Southwest DeKalb is particularly celebrated for its storied athletic programs and high-achieving performing arts departments. The school has a long-standing reputation for excellence in track and field, as well as its acclaimed marching band, the "Marching Panthers," which has performed on national stages. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous instruction with robust student activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded graduates who are equipped to succeed in a competitive global landscape.
For more information, contact Southwest DeKalb High School at (678) 874-1902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, GA with about 1,189 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 1,189
- Teachers:
- 76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,189 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.