Tucker High School

1,579 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tucker High School, located at 5036 Lavista Rd in Tucker, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeKalb County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing history in the community and its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The campus environment is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum, offering students a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and specialized academic pathways intended to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Tucker High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life. The school takes great pride in its spirit and community involvement, frequently serving as a focal point for local events and traditions. By balancing a rigorous focus on college and career readiness with a vibrant culture of clubs, arts, and competitive sports, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to contribute positively to their community and the broader workforce.

1,579

Total Students

99.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucker High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	316
Black	908
Asian	134
Two or More	60
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
908 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
316 (20.0 %)
White
156 (9.9 %)
Asian
134 (8.5 %)
Two or More
60 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-3702
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,379
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 9 584

Grade 10 390

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 295