Southwest Dekalb High School

Southwest Dekalb High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd,  Decatur, GA
Southwest DeKalb Neighborhood
Dekalb County Schools
3.6
4.5
1,291 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Glanton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
604:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
94.2%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP 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 496 Students
University of Georgia 287 Students
Georgia Southern University 280 Students
Kennesaw State University 248 Students
Savannah State University 204 Students
Clark Atlanta University 202 Students
Albany State University 200 Students
University of West Georgia 180 Students
Florida A&M University 173 Students
Valdosta State University 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 145 Students
Nursing 125 Students
Biology 98 Students
Psychology 95 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 40 Students
Graphic Design 36 Students
Small Business Management 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 431 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/30/2024
When i came through southwest it was just another "black" school on the south end of dekalb county. But surprisly we were actully pretty good at sports during the regular seasons.
3.0 Alum
6/3/2024
The worst part of going there was administration and the teaching staff. Personal opinions almost always got in the way of the curriculum and actual teaching. The best part though is the school spirit that is shown through the school and community.
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
I would like to see change in the leadership and in the cafeteria food. I would like for the activities about senior year to be more organized as well.
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4.5 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/11/2018
I have two daughters at this school and the changes over the past few years have been for the better. The teachers actually teach and realize success isn't based on workload but quality teaching.
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5.0 other
8/7/2016
We love this school. Our son was on a hardship transfer to SWD last year. The staff are great. We didn't have to worry about the safety of our child and we knew the expectations of the teachers. We fought tooth and nail to keep our child here.
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5.0 parent
7/27/2014
Exciting facilities to support our talented students. Southwest DeKalb High School has recently completed construction on the 83,816-square-foot Fine Arts Center and renovations. The new wing includes a 640-seat auditorium and a two-story block with 31 instructional classrooms, including computer, m...
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5.0 parent
11/1/2011
Excellent place to be. Lots of top scholars at Universities come from here the children are the cream of the crop!
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