Tucker High School

Tucker High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5036 Lavista Rd,  Tucker, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.7
2.9
1,606 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Since 1918, Tucker High School has been providing an excellent education for students in Tucker. With approximately 1,800 students in ninth through twelfth grades, Tucker High offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for juniors and seniors, 18 different Advanced Placement courses and a STEM curriculum to help kids succeed in college and career. The school also boasts an A+ Certification Program in the Technology Education department, as well as a Business Industry certification to prepare kids for life after school. Over 90% of the school’s graduates go on to continue their education at colleges and technical schools. Through the years, Tucker High School students and staff have won numerous awards including Dekalb County STAR Student and Teacher, Teacher of the Year and Counselor of the Year. Students are regularly chosen to participate in the Governor’s Honors Program and the school has consistent representation among National Merit Scholarship Finalists. In sports, the Tucker Tigers are the pride of Tucker. The Tigers are fierce competitors, with recent state championships in basketball, football and track. With exceptional music and arts programs as well as a full range of extracurricular activities, Tucker High School offers a well-rounded education for its students.

School Details

Head of School
Tamra Watts
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
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
3.36
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
27.7%
AP Math Enrollment
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
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
421:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
57.5%
Hispanic
20%
White
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
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.
Georgia State University 712 Students
University of Georgia 500 Students
Kennesaw State University 332 Students
Emory University 307 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 254 Students
Georgia Southern University 217 Students
Mercer University 184 Students
Clark Atlanta University 158 Students
Spelman College 153 Students
Columbus State University 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 145 Students
Biology 142 Students
Nursing 125 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Computer Science 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 45 Students
Computer Software Engineering 45 Students
Finance 43 Students
Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 555 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/14/2024
As a senior student at Tucker high school, I want to see more students from teachers and students. Us students can't enjoy school if teachers don't find a way to make it entertaining.
3.0 Senior
11/9/2024
The focus on how to educate highschoolers have shifted into a more controlling jail like environment. The new rules and regulations focus too much on one's social life rather than there education.
3.0 Senior
9/10/2024
There could be much improvement on how the administration handles issues such as fighting, bullying, and attendance. In addition, some teachers are clearly in need of more training, but even after reports of issues, they are not given it.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/1/2025
The teachers here need more experience in teaching the students and a little more patience. They do not teach properly. Handing the kids something and telling them to read it and just assuming they understand it without giving more knowledge on the subject is not teaching. Giving an assignment and n...
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2.0 other
9/28/2025
I would not send my kids to ts school, ez classes but hella work, no school spirit, lazy counselors, teachers dont even teach fr. english teachers aren't great if you couldnt tell based on my spelling and grammer. Maybe a 6-7 overall being generous
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1.0 student
8/8/2024
I dont know what I did to be misfortunate enough to go here I genuinely do not understand how some of the hardest working students can have their motivation and dedication torn and spat on so many times like its normal.
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2.0 teacher
6/3/2023
This school has really fallen in quality from when the long-standing principal left at the end of 2017. The next year saw three different principals, as the person hired first was an utter disaster in terms of fit with the school. Now, six years later, the school rating here has gone from a 7 to a 3...
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Tucker High School

Tucker High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tucker, GA, in the Tucker neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,606 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Tucker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $429,256. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dekalb Early College Academy, Elizabeth Andrews High School, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Tucker has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tucker High School.

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