Decatur High School

www.csdecatur.net/DHS

1,853 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Decatur High School, located in the heart of Decatur, Georgia, serves as the singular public high school for the City Schools of Decatur district. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement and community engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, providing students with significant opportunities for college preparation and intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the vibrant, walkable culture of the surrounding city. Decatur High fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that places a strong emphasis on the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to become well-rounded citizens. By blending a traditional high school experience with a modern, progressive educational philosophy, the school remains a centerpiece of the local community and a primary driver of the district’s high educational standing in the state.

1,853

Total Students

123.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decatur High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,079
Hispanic	123
Black	435
Asian	65
Two or More	144
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,079 (58.2 %)
Black
435 (23.5 %)
Two or More
144 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
123 (6.6 %)
Asian
65 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	City Schools of Decatur
Phone:	(404)370-4420
Website:	http://www.csdecatur.net/DHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 9 515

Grade 10 459

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 432