SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

65%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

59%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Decatur High School Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

45%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

60%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

90%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

45%
29%

ELA Proficiency

60%
32%

Science Proficiency

90%
32%

GA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

97%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

30%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

11

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

4%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

4%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
4%

AP Computer Science

2%
1%

AP Math

17%
2%

GA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C

33.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

18.22 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$162,508

GA Average: $85,989

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

GA Average: 5.2%

Median Home value

$623,395

GA Average: $295,153

Median Rent

$1,820 /mo

GA Average: $1,429

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.7%

GA Average: 88.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

15:1

GA Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

116

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$81,313

Average for all teachers in City Schools Of Decatur

Student to Counselor Ratio

371:1

GA Average: 455:1

Number of Support Staff

6

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

96%

GA Average: 93%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

62%

GA Average: 67%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

138

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

113

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

440

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

3

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$10345 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.74

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

59%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3%

Black

22%

Latino

7%

Multiracial

7%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

13%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

4%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Decatur High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Druid Hills High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 1.9 mi
Clarkston High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
Towers High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
Columbia High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 4.0 mi
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 4.3 mi
Maynard Jackson High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 4.3 mi
Midtown High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Distance: 4.3 mi
Mcnair High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
Lakeside High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 5.2 mi
Cross Keys High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 5.6 mi