Miller Grove High School

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058

1,188 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miller Grove High School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeKalb County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant extracurricular culture. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways to help students prepare for their future endeavors after graduation.

Beyond academics, Miller Grove has built a strong reputation for its competitive athletics and arts programs, which serve as central pillars of school spirit. The institution prides itself on community engagement and encourages students to take leadership roles through various clubs and service organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on holistic student development, Miller Grove High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Lithonia community and beyond.

1,188

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miller Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	50
Black	1,105
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,105 (93.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (4.2 %)
Two or More
20 (1.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
White
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)875-1102
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,073
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 9 437

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 224

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Miller Grove High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	437
Grade 10	269
Grade 11	258
Grade 12	224

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Miller Grove High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	612	51.5%
Male	576	48.5%

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