Decatur High School
Decatur High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Decatur City
Decatur High School is located in Decatur, AL and is one of 4 high schools in Decatur City School District. It is a public school that serves 1049 students in grades 9-12.
Decatur High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Decatur High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Decatur High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Decatur High School's students and teachers. more
Decatur High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Decatur High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Decatur High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Decatur High School's students and teachers. more
1011 Prospect Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon High School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Long Term Case School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Austin High School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Morgan County Learning Center 2.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1049
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Decatur High School had 53% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Two or More Races
100%
Black
100%
Hispanic
100%
White
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
100%
Decatur City District Spending
$9,991Per Pupil
The Decatur City spends $9,991 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Decatur City District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Decatur High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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