DeKalb Alternative School

Summary:

DeKalb Alternative School is a public alternative school located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 149 students. It is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

DeKalb Alternative School faces significant challenges in serving its high-poverty, high-needs student population. The school has had very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 24.5% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 83% and the DeKalb County average of around 75%. Students at DeKalb Alternative also perform poorly on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with only 6.5% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide. The school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.73% to 100% over the past 3 years, and spends significantly more per student, around $36,000 per year, compared to the state average of around $12,000 per student.

Comparisons to nearby schools highlight both the unique challenges and potential opportunities for improving outcomes at DeKalb Alternative School. The school is located very close to the East DeKalb Special Education Center, another alternative school in the district, which has somewhat better test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio. The nearby Atlanta Classical Academy, a public charter school, vastly outperforms DeKalb Alternative School and the DeKalb County district on test scores, suggesting the potential for alternative school models to achieve much stronger academic outcomes. The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, a state-run school, serves a unique population of students and has very low test scores, similar to DeKalb Alternative, highlighting the difficulties of providing a quality education in specialized school settings.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 3-12

 5855 Memorial Dr
       Stone Mountain, GA  30083


(678) 676-2302

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
585th of 588 Georgia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,032 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.2 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.5%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details DeKalb Alternative School ranks worse than 99.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details DeKalb Alternative School ranks worse than 96.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DeKalb Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeKalb Alternative School is $36,032.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DeKalb Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb Alternative School 585th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See DeKalb Alternative School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb Alternative School 443rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See DeKalb Alternative School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for DeKalb Alternative School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.13 416th 420 1.0%
2007 0.25 440th 445 1.1%
2008 0.17 459th 462 0.6%
2009 0.15 459th 466 1.5%
2010 0.20 487th 494 1.4%
2011 0.06 503rd 504 0.2%
2012 0.08 505th 508 0.6%
2013 0.00 526th 527 0.2%
2014 0.05 517th 521 0.8%
2015 3.89 532nd 537 0.9%
2016 3.55 543rd 545 0.4%
2017 3.68 538th 539 0.2%
2018 3.75 540th 543 0.6%
2019 4.13 553rd 559 1.1%
2022 5.57 563rd 567 0.7%
2023 5.87 571st 577 1.0%
2024 4.30 585th 588 0.5%
See the entire list of Georgia Alternative School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DeKalb Alternative School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.81 333rd 335 0.6%
2007 0.85 356th 358 0.6%
2008 3.27 364th 370 1.6%
2009 16.50 343rd 372 7.8%
2010 0.90 381st 384 0.8%
2011 0.79 399th 402 0.7%
2012 5.00 386th 396 2.5%
2013 1.53 423rd 425 0.5%
2014 3.75 417th 425 1.9%
2015 10.43 410th 435 5.7%
2016 9.02 404th 426 5.2%
2017 7.22 407th 420 3.1%
2018 5.50 419th 428 2.1%
2019 5.79 423rd 438 3.4%
2022 5.04 426th 429 0.7%
2023 4.47 441st 442 0.2%
2024 5.41 443rd 458 3.3%
See the entire list of Georgia Alternative School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for DeKalb Alternative School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 18 229 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 15 247 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2002 8 174 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 8 174 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 12 238 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 13 327 2 8 0 n/a n/a 6 356
2006 6 277 4 6 0 n/a n/a 4 297
2007 4 245 2 11 0 n/a n/a 1 263
2008 5 257 2 6 0 n/a n/a 5 275
2009 3 241 0 21 0 n/a n/a 6 271
2010 3 199 1 22 0 0 0 0 225
2011 2 145 0 17 1 0 1 0 166
2012 2 177 0 10 0 0 2 0 191
2013 3 147 0 14 0 2 1 0 167
2014 1 132 2 14 0 0 0 0 149
2015 3 135 5 9 0 1 3 0 156
2016 6 148 4 6 0 0 2 0 166
2017 6 154 1 6 0 0 0 0 167
2018 1 135 2 9 1 0 3 0 151
2019 7 135 4 13 0 0 2 0 161
2020 1 155 2 19 3 0 2 0 182
2021 1 64 1 13 0 0 0 0 79
2022 0 37 0 5 0 0 2 0 44
2023 2 117 0 27 0 0 3 0 149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeKalb Alternative School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 256 30.5 8.4 59.8
2001 278 33.5 8.3 57.9
2002 187 8.0 23.4 74.9
2003 187 8.0 23.4 74.9
2004 256 38.0 6.7 84.8
2005 356 39.5 9.0 80
2006 297 42.3 7.0 88.4
2007 263 37.5 7.0 72.5
2008 275 33.3 8.3 83.3
2009 271 35.3 7.7 101.1
2010 225 38.2 5.8 98.7
2011 166 34.0 4.8 98.2
2012 191 42.0 4.5 98.4
2013 167 37.0 4.5 98.2
2014 149 38.0 3.9 98
2015 156 40.0 3.9 98.1
2016 166 37.0 4.4 94
2017 167 33.0 5.0 85
2018 151 37.0 4.0 91.4
2019 161 38.0 4.2 97.5
2020 182 33.0 5.5 98.9
2021 79 35.0 2.2 98.7
2022 44 23.0 1.9 n/a
2023 149 24.0 6.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeKalb Alternative School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 256 30.5 8.4 59.8
2001 278 33.5 8.3 57.9
2002 187 8.0 23.4 74.9
2003 187 8.0 23.4 74.9
2004 256 38.0 6.7 84.8
2005 356 39.5 9.0 80
2006 297 42.3 7.0 88.4
2007 263 37.5 7.0 72.5
2008 275 33.3 8.3 83.3
2009 271 35.3 7.7 101.1
2010 225 38.2 5.8 98.7
2011 166 34.0 4.8 98.2
2012 191 42.0 4.5 98.4
2013 167 37.0 4.5 98.2
2014 149 38.0 3.9 98
2015 156 40.0 3.9 98.1
2016 166 37.0 4.4 94
2017 167 33.0 5.0 85
2018 151 37.0 4.0 91.4
2019 161 38.0 4.2 97.5
2020 182 33.0 5.5 98.9
2021 79 35.0 2.2 98.7
2022 44 23.0 1.9 n/a
2023 149 24.0 6.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for DeKalb Alternative School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $742 (2.6%) $28,152 (97.4%) $28,894
2018 $752 (2.1%) $34,510 (97.9%) $35,262
2019 $858 (2.4%) $35,174 (97.6%) $36,032

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeKalb Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 553rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 571st of 577 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 423rd of 438 High schoolsRanks 441st of 442 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Alternative School)07.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.331.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Alternative School)50
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)25.419.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Alternative School)2.80
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)27.529.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Alternative School)2.90
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)27.920.2
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Alternative School)5.41.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)38.535.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Alternative School)1.83.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)26.523.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (DeKalb Alternative School)3.75.2
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (DeKalb County)25.920.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb Alternative School)2.13.8
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb County)26.921.9
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb Alternative School)02.6
 2.6%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)40.630.9
 9.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb Alternative School)00
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)26.621.9
 4.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (DeKalb Alternative School)6.40
 6.4%
   End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)38.632.6
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (DeKalb Alternative School)40
 4%
   End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)46.527
 19.5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161149
 7.5%
African American135117
 13.3%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1327
 107.7%
Pacific Islander00
White72
 71.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%100%
 2.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended DeKalb Alternative School.

DeKalb Alternative School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Georgia alternative schools.

Students at DeKalb Alternative School are 79% African American, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.


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