ARABIA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL - ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING- MEDIC
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is a Title I public high school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Lithonia, GA with about 1,417 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 85 teachers, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic 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.
Arabia Mountain High School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a specialized magnet school within the DeKalb County School District known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on STEM-based learning. The school operates under a unique "Academy" model, specifically emphasizing its Academy of Engineering and Academy of Medicine. This curriculum is designed to provide students with a competitive edge by integrating core academic subjects with specialized technical training, hands-on laboratory experiences, and partnerships with local industry leaders.
Beyond its academic focus, Arabia Mountain is recognized for its strong culture of excellence and high expectations for student achievement. The school provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and career-focused student organizations, all aimed at developing well-rounded graduates. By blending advanced instructional technology with a dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the increasingly complex professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and medicine.
For more information, contact Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic at (678) 875-3602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
ARABIA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL - ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING- MEDIC is a public Title I school in Lithonia, GA with about 1,417 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 1,417
- Teachers:
- 85.5
- 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 1,417 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARABIA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL - ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING- MEDIC is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 57.4%
- Male
- 42.6%
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.