D. M. Therrell High School

973 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

D.M. Therrell High School, located in the Pantherville neighborhood of southwest Atlanta, is a cornerstone of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system. Known as the home of the "Panthers," the school has a long-standing history in the community and serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate career entry.

In recent years, Therrell has distinguished itself through a specialized "small school" model, which organizes the student body into smaller learning communities or academies. These programs, such as the Early College program and various career pathways, are designed to provide more personalized instruction and mentorship. By integrating rigorous academics with real-world application, the school aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge necessary to navigate an evolving global workforce.

973

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D. M. Therrell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	33
Black	928
Two or More	11

Black
928 (95.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (3.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.1 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	964
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 336

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 176