Dekalb Early College Academy

Summary:

Dekalb Early College Academy is a high-performing public high school located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 295 students. This school stands out as it consistently ranks among the top 15 high schools in the state, with a ranking as high as #2 in 2015-2016, placing it in the top 3% of high schools in DeKalb County.

Dekalb Early College Academy's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistently high graduation rates, which have exceeded 98.5% over the past 5 years, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's students also significantly outperform their peers in the DeKalb County School District and the state of Georgia on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments, with 79.5% proficiency in American Literature and Composition, compared to 33.7% in the district and 42% statewide. Despite having a high percentage of students (over 64%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 or lower.

Dekalb Early College Academy's exceptional performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby high schools in the DeKalb County School District, such as Stephenson High School, Tapestry Public Charter School, Redan High School, and Clarkston High School, which lag behind on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. The school's success highlights the potential for targeted interventions and resource allocation to drive significant improvements in educational equity and student achievement, even within a relatively low-performing school district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(678) 676-0221

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,774

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.2%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Asian:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dekalb Early College Academy ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dekalb Early College Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Dekalb Early College Academy has the largest high school student body size in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dekalb Early College Academy is $12,774, which is the 5^th highest among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Dekalb Early College Academy 10^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Dekalb Early College Academy in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

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

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Rank History for Dekalb Early College Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	84.45	26^th	370	93.0%
2009	85.38	22^nd	372	94.1%
2010	90.15	11^th	384	97.1%
2011	87.75	13^th	402	96.8%
2012	89.57	14^th	396	96.5%
2013	88.94	9^th	425	97.9%
2014	86.97	12^th	425	97.2%
2015	87.76	15^th	435	96.6%
2016	96.53	2^nd	426	99.5%
2017	95.93	3^rd	420	99.3%
2018	95.05	4^th	428	99.1%
2019	95.88	3^rd	438	99.3%
2021	90.99	11^th	410	97.3%
2022	91.97	11^th	429	97.4%
2023	97.37	2^nd	442	99.5%
2024	93.64	10^th	458	97.8%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dekalb Early College Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	2	82	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	94
2008	4	118	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	8	135
2009	6	170	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	13	215
2010	6	179	2	19	0	0	0	0	206
2011	5	164	3	12	0	1	2	0	187
2012	5	248	7	13	0	1	8	0	282
2013	5	240	6	15	0	1	6	0	273
2014	2	241	6	20	0	1	4	0	274
2015	3	300	6	21	1	0	4	0	335
2016	4	291	5	17	1	0	1	0	319
2017	3	296	3	19	1	0	3	0	325
2018	5	297	11	14	1	0	5	0	333
2019	8	263	12	14	0	0	5	0	302
2020	3	251	13	26	0	0	6	0	299
2021	7	240	22	34	0	2	5	0	310
2022	6	253	20	38	0	2	5	0	324
2023	5	216	30	39	0	2	3	0	295

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 Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	94	6.5	14.5	67
2008	135	12.0	11.3	69.3
2009	215	14.0	15.4	66.3
2010	206	14.0	14.7	65
2011	187	8.0	23.3	65.8
2012	282	16.5	17.0	66.3
2013	273	16.0	17.0	63.7
2014	274	15.0	18.2	65.7
2015	335	16.0	20.9	59.4
2016	319	15.0	21.2	60.5
2017	325	16.5	19.6	56.3
2018	333	17.0	19.5	58.9
2019	302	17.5	17.2	58.6
2020	299	16.5	18.1	61.5
2021	310	20.0	15.5	65.2
2022	324	17.0	19.0	n/a
2023	295	17.5	16.8	64.4

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 Early College Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	94	6.5	14.5	67
2008	135	12.0	11.3	69.3
2009	215	14.0	15.4	66.3
2010	206	14.0	14.7	65
2011	187	8.0	23.3	65.8
2012	282	16.5	17.0	66.3
2013	273	16.0	17.0	63.7
2014	274	15.0	18.2	65.7
2015	335	16.0	20.9	59.4
2016	319	15.0	21.2	60.5
2017	325	16.5	19.6	56.3
2018	333	17.0	19.5	58.9
2019	302	17.5	17.2	58.6
2020	299	16.5	18.1	61.5
2021	310	20.0	15.5	65.2
2022	324	17.0	19.0	n/a
2023	295	17.5	16.8	64.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekalb Early College Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$587 (6.0%)	$9,221 (94.0%)	$9,808
2018	$506 (4.7%)	$10,275 (95.3%)	$10,781
2019	$575 (4.5%)	$12,199 (95.5%)	$12,774

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekalb Early College Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 442 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Dekalb Early College Academy)	90.7	80.4	10.3%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)	26.6	21.9	4.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Dekalb Early College Academy)	93.9	86.4	7.5%
End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)	38.6	32.6	6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dekalb Early College Academy)	97.7	87.3	10.4%
End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)	46.5	27	19.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	295	2.3%
African American	263	216	17.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	30	150%
Hispanic	14	39	178.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	8	5	37.5%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	64.4%	5.8%

Schools Near Dekalb Early College Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dekalb Early College Academy	Public	9-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-0221	295	18	16.8	64.4%	5 (1.7%)	216 (73.2%)	39 (13.2%)	30 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	93.6	10^th of 458 public high schools	97.8%		97.4	2^nd of 442 public high schools	99.5%	8	79.5	77.2	81.7	85.7									$12,774	$575	$12,199
Elizabeth Andrews High School	Public	10-12	1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-2602	267	46	5.8	61.0%	5 (1.9%)	188 (70.4%)	59 (22.1%)	10 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	8.6	427^th of 458 public high schools	6.8%		20.8	342^nd of 442 public high schools	22.6%	85	7.4	0.0	10.0	14.5									$19,455	$545	$18,909
Stone Mountain High School	Public	9-12	4555 Central Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6302	1,202	65	18.4	100.0%	25 (2.1%)	887 (73.8%)	150 (12.5%)	113 (9.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (1.9%)	14.5	399^th of 458 public high schools	12.9%		18.6	354^th of 442 public high schools	19.9%	45	20.6	19.3	13.2	14.7									$11,312	$718	$10,595
Tucker High School	Public	9-12	5036 Lavista Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3702	1,579	100	15.8	51.5%	156 (9.9%)	908 (57.5%)	316 (20.0%)	134 (8.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	60 (3.8%)	29.2	299^th of 458 public high schools	34.7%		40.6	229^th of 442 public high schools	48.2%	70	32.9	15.7	36.2	26.3									$11,155	$639	$10,515
Clarkston High School	Public	9-12	618 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5302	1,413	92	15.3	100.0%	84 (5.9%)	818 (57.9%)	83 (5.9%)	395 (28.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	25 (1.8%)	16.5	388^th of 458 public high schools	15.3%		20	345^th of 442 public high schools	21.9%	43	18.5	18.8	14.4	21.4									$12,511	$873	$11,638
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd	Atlanta	30340	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 201-0451	163	13	12.4	1.8%	31 (19.0%)	70 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	5.3	446^th of 458 public high schools	2.6%					(n/a)		6.1	3.0		20.5	12.5	41.0	10.3	18.8	38.5	2.6	0.0
Parkview High School	Public	9-12	998 Cole Rd SW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 921-2874	3,262	174	18.7	44.8%	662 (20.3%)	890 (27.3%)	881 (27.0%)	696 (21.3%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (3.8%)	68.3	92^nd of 458 public high schools	79.9%		64.8	100^th of 442 public high schools	77.4%	8	52.2	60.1	54.1	39.6									$8,514	$316	$8,198
Redan High School	Public	9-12	5247 Redan Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-3602	951	50	19.0	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	852 (89.6%)	67 (7.0%)	13 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.5%)	19.8	364^th of 458 public high schools	20.5%		18.4	355^th of 442 public high schools	19.7%	9	19.8	17.5	24.5	22.8									$11,418	$646	$10,773
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	3801 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-6702	2,141	124	17.3	42.7%	673 (31.4%)	417 (19.5%)	892 (41.7%)	82 (3.8%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	66 (3.1%)	49.3	193^rd of 458 public high schools	57.9%		52.3	162^nd of 442 public high schools	63.3%	31	49.6	26.3	47.0	26.9									$10,553	$566	$9,987
Stephenson High School	Public	9-12	701 Stephenson Rd	Stone Mountain	30087	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-4202	1,354	83	16.3	64.2%	14 (1.0%)	1,197 (88.4%)	98 (7.2%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	27 (2.0%)	28.3	308^th of 458 public high schools	32.8%		29	289^th of 442 public high schools	34.6%	19	23.8	19.4	25.1	39.7									$11,133	$758	$10,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Dekalb Early College Academy

How many students attend Dekalb Early College Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Dekalb Early College Academy.

What district is Dekalb Early College Academy in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of Dekalb Early College Academy?

Students at Dekalb Early College Academy are 73% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Dekalb Early College Academy a good school?

Yes! Dekalb Early College Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 458 Georgia high schools.

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