DECATUR H S

www.decaturisd.us

1,140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Decatur High School, located at 750 E Eagle Summit Dr in Decatur, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Decatur Independent School District. As the district's flagship high school, it functions as the heart of the community’s academic and extracurricular life, committed to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of athletic and fine arts offerings.

The school is well-regarded for its strong school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Eagles," and a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and civic involvement. By fostering a supportive environment, Decatur High School aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to excel in higher education or the workforce. For more detailed information regarding their academic calendar, specific programs, or district updates, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.decaturisd.us.

1,140

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECATUR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	402
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
673 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
402 (35.3 %)
Two or More
29 (2.5 %)
Black
14 (1.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DECATUR ISD
Phone:	(940)393-7200
Website:	http://www.decaturisd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 333

Grade 10 291

Grade 11 272

Grade 12 244