Southwest DeKalb High School, GA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
2863 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1902
How Southwest DeKalb High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score36
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Southwest DeKalb High School
1,176Students
100%Low-Income Students
74Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 31% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 21% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 96% | 36% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 43% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 13% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Southwest DeKalb High School
19%Math Proficiency
42%Reading Proficiency
30%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34% | 42% | 50% |
| Male | 27% | 37% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 30% | 38% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30% | 31% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| Low-Income | 27% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Southwest DeKalb High School
86%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
-Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87% | 77% | 69% |
Location Map
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