Decatur High School

Decatur High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
310 N McDonough St,  Decatur, GA
Downtown Decatur Neighborhood
City Schools of Decatur
3.8
4.1
1,834 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Arlethea Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
74.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
422:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
58.2%
Black
23.5%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
University of Georgia 688 Students
Georgia State University 443 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 373 Students
Emory University 264 Students
Kennesaw State University 218 Students
Auburn University 197 Students
Georgia Southern University 131 Students
Georgia College & State University 129 Students
Berry College 129 Students
New York University 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 223 Students
Psychology 222 Students
Biology 220 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Political Science and Government 73 Students
Marketing 71 Students
Environmental Science 71 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Film and Video Studies 65 Students
Architecture 59 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 325 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/4/2025
Decatur high school is a pretty great school, with a lot of mental health resources, as well as a lot of embraced diversity. I can't think of much that I would like to see change, though I think working on building a friendlier system for attendance might help make it easier to log absences and encourage people to ensure that they check out properly.
3.0 Senior
12/18/2024
In my sophomore year at Decatur High School, I felt lost because I couldn't find my way around the school and my classes. I had to learn to ask students to show me where certain classes were because I was lost most of the time. Eventually, in my junior and senior years, I found things a lot easier, and it helps when you make friends. I have been able to feel a part of the school community, and most teachers are nicer than I thought.
4.0 Senior
11/13/2024
Generally, I have enjoyed my experience at Decatur High School. I am pushed to do my best and encouraged to succeed. Our school focuses on academic excellence through the IB diploma and career pathway programs, while also helping students prioritize their mental health. For example, we have the student center where students can go whenever they feel distressed or need a break.
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4.1 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/21/2022
This entire district is imploding on itself due to intense pressure from the community to enable students' self-destructive, out of control behavior. None of the parents want any structure for their kids, so the kids all just run wild. Bullying, fighting, drug use, sex, violence towards teachers, th...
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5.0 parent
8/18/2021
My kids were college ready not only because of the IB program but mainly because of the counseling department and the excellent teachers
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5.0 parent
8/18/2021
As a parent I love the school. My son graduated from Decatur high school 2019 and my daughter is scheduled to graduate 2022 in both have flourished in the school. Teachers are amazing, small school feel and great community to live in.
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5.0 parent
10/17/2019
So far our experience has been excellent. I myself went to a parochial school because the public schools in my hometown were not up to par. My wife was a public school kid that attended a great PS. Based on both of our experiences which were excellent I put DHS right up there with them. In some area...
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Decatur High School

Decatur High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, GA and is served by the City Schools of Decatur in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,834 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Decatur High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $672,834. Discover additional schools in the area, like Druid Hills High School, DeKalb School of the Arts, Crim High School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Decatur High School.

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