WADSWORTH MAGNET SCHOOL FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 147 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 14 teachers, Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a specialized K-6 institution within the DeKalb County School District. Designed specifically to serve gifted and high-achieving students, the school maintains a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes critical thinking, accelerated learning, and intellectual curiosity. By utilizing a specialized curriculum, the faculty aims to challenge students beyond the standard grade-level expectations, fostering a culture where academic excellence is the primary objective.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Wadsworth is known for its selective admissions process and its commitment to developing well-rounded learners. The school integrates advanced instructional strategies and enriched programming to ensure that students are not only mastering content but are also applying their knowledge to complex, real-world problems. With its dedicated focus on high-potential youth, Wadsworth serves as a key educational anchor for families in the region seeking a robust, fast-paced academic experience for their children.
For more information, contact Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers at (678) 874-2402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
WADSWORTH MAGNET SCHOOL FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS is a public Title I school in Decatur, GA with about 147 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 147
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 147 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WADSWORTH MAGNET SCHOOL FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.5%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.