Druid Hills High School

Druid Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1798 Haygood Dr NE,  Atlanta, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.7
3.2
1,358 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Druid Hills High School is a public high school serving the Druid Hills neighborhood and surrounding area. With a mission to develop students into passionate and lifelong learners, the school is the recipient of several accolades, including a Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement award. Druid Hills High School is among the oldest in Dekalb County and was initially founded on the Emory University campus in 1914 – a testament to the historic neighborhood in which the school building is now situated. While Druid Hills High offers a rigorous curriculum, students can also participate in an array of extracurriculars, including the National Honor Society, Spanish club, Model U.N., environmental club and even more. Students can develop their athletic abilities by participating in football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse, to name a few. Red Devils who prefer to cheer on their fellow students proudly sport their red and black to show school spirit. Druid Hills High School offers Advanced Placement classes along with traditional high school courses. Based on students’ AP scores, the school is considered an AP Merit, AP Access and Support Achievement School. Additionally, the school offers an International Baccalaureate program. This rigorous curriculum helps students gain college credit before graduating high school while also giving them a global education that provides a greater understanding of the world around them and compassion for their fellow students. In doing so, Druid Hills High School strives to educate and equip the leaders of tomorrow.

School Details

Head of School
Brittany Cunningham
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
51.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
42%
White
31.4%
Hispanic
14.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Georgia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 512 Students
University of Georgia 438 Students
Emory University 244 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 206 Students
Kennesaw State University 197 Students
Georgia Southern University 167 Students
Mercer University 126 Students
Berry College 119 Students
Clark Atlanta University 110 Students
Georgia College & State University 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 156 Students
Psychology 121 Students
Business 118 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Architecture 39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 285 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/28/2024
I feel like the students are very open to be involved and they should include more big student events, like more pep rally's and recruiting more for sports and stuff
5.0 Junior
8/9/2024
I've been at DHHS for 2 years, I'm an immigrant and people were always so good to me, they're always willing to help, I have no complaints about that. Teachers, the same thing (except for some of them) but overall they're all great persons and professionals.
3.0 Junior
3/22/2024
It's overall a fine school. Not great, not horrible. Because its a historical site the main building can't be rebuilt so it has an ntense smell that isn't super nice but people are kind and the teachers are ok.
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3.2 19 Reviews
2.0 other
11/7/2023
I recently graduated from DHHS. I saw a lot of teachers leave and new ones come through who were just okay. A lot of things go unseen at this school. There are kids doing drugs in the restroom making it hard for those of us who actually had to use it, causing long lines and other bathrooms to close...
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5.0 parent
1/10/2023
best school ever and great diversity and inclusion. produces best talent and good students. keeps students open minded about the diversity around them . best homecoming parades and also mr joyner is so awsome he believed in diversity and inclusion and how to celebrate diversity and other peoples cul...
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1.0 parent
12/2/2022
If I could give a zero I would…
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1.0 student
5/27/2021
its old and dirty and run down
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