Decatur High School
- 915 Students
- 66.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 13.9:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (256)552-3011 Phone
- http://www.ptc.dcs.edu/schools/hs/d… Website
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Decatur High School
Decatur, AL 35601
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ C (67.6)
915
Students
66.0
Teachers
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
(256)552-3011
Phone
http://www.ptc.dcs.edu/schools/hs/dhs/d…
Website
Decatur High School is a public High school located in Decatur, ALABAMA, operated by the Decatur City school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 915 students enrolled; a 13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Alabama High School Average
Enrollment
915.0
State avg: 696.0
▲ 31% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.86:1
State avg: 17.2:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
63.3%
State avg: 55.5%
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
Decatur High School
NCESSCH ID
010117000429
State School ID
AL-127-0030
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
910 Somerville Road
City
Decatur
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35601
County
Morgan County
Metro Area
Decatur, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01003
State Leg. Lower
01004
Latitude
34.59328
Longitude
-86.97216
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
915
Total Students
66.0
Teachers FTE
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
66.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 66.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 579 | 63.3% |
| Not Applicable | 579 | 63.3% |
District Info
District Name
Decatur City
LEAID
0101170
State LEA ID
AL-127
Phone
(256)552-3000
Website
http://www.dcs.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Decatur
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$152,946K
Federal Revenue
$20,490K
State Revenue
$72,389K
Local Revenue
$60,067K
Total Expenditure
$148,054K
Instruction Exp.
$76,179K
Support Services
$47,070K
Other Current Exp.
$6,461K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Decatur High School, answered using official NCES data.