Decatur High School

About Decatur High School

Decatur High School is a public high school located in Decatur, Georgia. It is part of the DeKalb County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence, having been established in 1884.
Decatur High School offers a wide variety of courses and programs to meet the educational needs of its students. These include Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, and a variety of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other organizations.
Decatur High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strict code of conduct and a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and other forms of harassment. The school also provides a variety of resources for students, including counseling services and mental health support.
Decatur High School is a great choice for students looking for a high-quality education in a friendly and supportive environment. With its excellent academic programs, extracurricular activities, and commitment to safety and respect, Decatur High School is a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	1498 Stadium Ave Decatur, AR 72722
Phone:	(479) 752-3983
Site:	www.csdecatur.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	150 students

Overview Decatur High School

Decatur High School serves 150 students in grades 9-12.
Decatur High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Decatur High School

Decatur High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.