DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

Decatur High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Decatur Public Schools school district, located in DECATUR, MI with about 227 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 11 teachers, Decatur High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Decatur High School, located at 110 Cedar St in Decatur, Michigan, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Decatur Public Schools district. Operating under the mascot of the "Raiders," the school places a strong emphasis on community spirit and academic development, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive high school curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Decatur, maintaining a focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for its student body. By utilizing their official website, raiderpride.org, the school keeps families and the local community updated on academic calendars, athletic schedules, and extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing the "Raider Pride" motto that defines their institutional identity.

For more information, contact Decatur High School at (269) 423-6851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.