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
4.2
1,291 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Glanton
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
89%

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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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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%

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 504 Students
University of Georgia 288 Students
Georgia Southern University 278 Students
Kennesaw State University 269 Students
Clark Atlanta University 216 Students
Savannah State University 213 Students
Albany State University 208 Students
Florida A&M University 178 Students
University of West Georgia 176 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 175 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 150 Students
Nursing 129 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Biology 100 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 42 Students
Graphic Design 37 Students
Small Business Management 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 440 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/22/2025
I first attended this school when I was in the 10th grade. Everyone was very welcoming and greeted me with a warm smile, and the assistant principal checked up on me in my first week to ensure I was doing well in my classes. During my time there, I learned the value of teamwork in my classes and in sports. My counselor really helped me prepare for college in my Junior year, providing me with scholarships I could apply for and informing me about colleges I could apply that fit my interests and also had the program I wanted to major in.
4.0 Senior
12/9/2024
The best parts of my high school experience was the games and school events that we've had. The worst parts were when we had to test for so long. Things I would like to see change is the school spirit.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
Southwest Dekalb High School is something truly special to both me and my heart. Even though at times I may be struggling on a Psychics quiz and wishing I took an easier course instead, SWD still manages to help me push through during the good or the bad.
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4.2 12 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/26/2025
My child attended this school for an extremely short period of time before I made the decision to remove her. The school lacks structure, staff professionalism, discipline and effective leadership. My neighbors child who was a female Freshman, brandnew to the school, had her headphones snatched from...
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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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Southwest Dekalb High School

Southwest Dekalb High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Southwest Dekalb High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $282,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy, Chapel Hill Middle School, Miller Grove Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Dekalb High School.

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