Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
70 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School is a specialized educational facility located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving students within the DeKalb County School District. The school is distinct in its mission, as it is specifically designed to support students with significant intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. By providing a highly structured and individualized learning environment, the school focuses on functional academics, life skills, and therapeutic support to help students reach their maximum potential in a nurturing setting.
The school’s approach integrates academic instruction with essential clinical services, often including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, to address the diverse needs of its student population. Because it serves a specialized demographic, the curriculum is tailored to emphasize independence, communication, and social development. Margaret Harris Comprehensive School acts as a vital resource for families in the DeKalb area, offering a dedicated staff and specialized facilities that ensure every student—regardless of the complexity of their needs—receives a supportive and appropriate educational experience.
The school’s approach integrates academic instruction with essential clinical services, often including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, to address the diverse needs of its student population. Because it serves a specialized demographic, the curriculum is tailored to emphasize independence, communication, and social development. Margaret Harris Comprehensive School acts as a vital resource for families in the DeKalb area, offering a dedicated staff and specialized facilities that ensure every student—regardless of the complexity of their needs—receives a supportive and appropriate educational experience.
70
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 43 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black43 (61.4 %)
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Hispanic10 (14.3 %)
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Asian8 (11.4 %)
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White6 (8.6 %)
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Two or More2 (2.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | DeKalb County |
| Phone: | (678)874-7002 |
| Website: | http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/margaretharris/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 70 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 67 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
2
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
5
Grade 6
9
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
6
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
15
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 5 |
| Grade 4 | 7 |
| Grade 5 | 5 |
| Grade 6 | 9 |
| Grade 7 | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 6 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 15 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 26 | 37.1% |
| Male | 44 | 62.9% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
51 Students
Other 2nd - 11th
Not reported M - M
137 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
Charter School
678 Students
Other K - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th
110 Students
Other 2nd - 12th
627 Students
Other 3rd - 12th