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Decatur High School

Decatur High School is a public high school in Decatur, AL, serving grades 9–12, rated B-, with 915 students and a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 31% in Math and 30% in Science.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
915
Students per teacher
13.9:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts32%
Math31%
Science30%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
16
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic39%
White31%
Black25%
Two or more races4%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-9.5%
Prior-year enrollment
1,011

Homes assigned to this school

8,778 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Decatur High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
910 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 552-3011
Website
dcs.edu
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010117000429
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School district

Decatur City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
21
Students
8,902
Spending per student
$13,419
Teachers (FTE)
595
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Decatur High School

How is Decatur High School rated?

Decatur High School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Decatur City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Decatur High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Decatur High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 31% in Math and 30% in Science.

What grades does Decatur High School serve?

Decatur High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Decatur High School?

915 students attend Decatur High School, down from 1,011 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Decatur High School?

TopHap matches 8,778 residential properties to Decatur High School in and around Decatur. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Decatur High School offer?

Decatur High School offers 16 AP courses.