DeKalb School of the Arts

Summary:

DeKalb School of the Arts is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Avondale Estates, Georgia, part of the DeKalb County School District. This specialized arts-focused school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

DeKalb School of the Arts significantly outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% in core subjects. The school also boasts exceptionally high graduation rates, ranging from 96% to 100% over the past five years, far surpassing nearby high schools like Southwest DeKalb High School (86.4%), McNair High School (56.2%), and Clarkston High School (71.1%). Additionally, DeKalb School of the Arts maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.3 students per teacher, compared to the nearby high schools, which have ratios ranging from 15.2 to 17.0.

While DeKalb School of the Arts stands out for its exceptional academic performance, the surrounding schools in the DeKalb County School District show a wide range of diversity and academic achievement. Some nearby schools, such as Druid Hills High School and Charles Drew Charter Ja/Senior Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance, while others, like McNair High School, Towers High School, and Clarkston High School, have much lower proficiency rates. This diversity in academic achievement and socioeconomic factors within the district suggests that DeKalb School of the Arts may be serving a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1192 Clarendon Ave
       Avondale Estates, GA  30002


(678) 676-2502

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,327 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.6%
White:
31.8%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DeKalb School of the Arts is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details DeKalb School of the Arts ranks better than 91.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of DeKalb School of the Arts freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details DeKalb School of the Arts has the largest high school student body size in the DeKalb County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeKalb School of the Arts is $12,327, which is the 8th highest among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DeKalb School of the Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb School of the Arts 40th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See DeKalb School of the Arts 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 School of the Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 85.30 22nd 504 95.6%
2012 85.00 17th 508 96.7%
2013 84.75 16th 527 97.0%
2014 83.15 26th 521 95.0%
2015 87.55 54th 537 89.9%
2016 88.97 46th 545 91.6%
2017 97.71 13th 539 97.6%
2018 94.12 28th 543 94.8%
2019 97.52 12th 559 97.9%
2021 92.35 44th 542 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DeKalb School of the Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 91.60 3rd 402 99.3%
2012 89.98 11th 396 97.2%
2013 89.26 8th 425 98.1%
2014 88.00 7th 425 98.4%
2015 88.02 14th 435 96.8%
2016 90.19 10th 426 97.7%
2017 85.30 21st 420 95.0%
2018 89.57 17th 428 96.0%
2019 89.00 18th 438 95.9%
2021 68.22 69th 410 83.2%
2022 83.23 33rd 429 92.3%
2023 82.91 35th 442 92.1%
2024 83.72 40th 458 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for DeKalb School of the Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 83 197 5 4 0 2 0 0 291
2011 98 210 4 7 0 2 1 0 322
2012 100 204 5 10 0 0 2 0 321
2013 123 194 5 9 0 0 5 0 336
2014 127 205 7 12 0 0 7 0 358
2015 116 225 6 12 0 0 11 0 370
2016 121 251 6 8 0 0 11 0 397
2017 129 244 10 10 0 0 15 0 408
2018 126 259 12 10 0 0 14 0 421
2019 129 269 9 8 0 0 16 0 431
2020 147 250 10 5 0 0 19 0 431
2021 147 225 10 10 0 0 19 0 411
2022 116 182 9 9 0 0 11 0 327
2023 96 171 10 14 1 0 10 0 302

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 School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 291 25.5 11.4 0
2011 322 25.0 12.8 29.5
2012 321 23.5 13.6 76.9
2013 336 21.5 15.6 28.6
2014 358 22.5 15.9 28.5
2015 370 24.0 15.4 27.3
2016 397 26.0 15.2 27.7
2017 408 29.0 14.0 22.3
2018 421 30.0 14.0 24.9
2019 431 30.0 14.3 25.1
2020 431 29.5 14.6 24.8
2021 411 29.0 14.1 22.4
2022 327 23.5 13.9 n/a
2023 302 21.0 14.3 20.9

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 School of the Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 291 25.5 11.4 0
2011 322 25.0 12.8 29.5
2012 321 23.5 13.6 76.9
2013 336 21.5 15.6 28.6
2014 358 22.5 15.9 28.5
2015 370 24.0 15.4 27.3
2016 397 26.0 15.2 27.7
2017 408 29.0 14.0 22.3
2018 421 30.0 14.0 24.9
2019 431 30.0 14.3 25.1
2020 431 29.5 14.6 24.8
2021 411 29.0 14.1 22.4
2022 327 23.5 13.9 n/a
2023 302 21.0 14.3 20.9

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 School of the Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $274 (2.4%) $10,921 (97.6%) $11,195
2018 $466 (4.1%) $10,939 (95.9%) $11,405
2019 $636 (5.2%) $11,690 (94.8%) $12,326

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

Impact of COVID-19 on DeKalb School of the Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 438 High schoolsRanks 35th of 442 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb School of the Arts)8880.6
 7.4%
   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 School of the Arts)67.531.5
 36%
   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 School of the Arts)71.166.7
 4.4%
   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 School of the Arts)80.884.8
 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 Students431302
 29.9%
African American269171
 36.4%
American Indian01
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic814
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White12996
 25.6%
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%20.9%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb School of the Arts

Yes. DeKalb School of the Arts ranks in the top 8.7% of Georgia high schools.

Students at DeKalb School of the Arts are 57% African American, 32% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended DeKalb School of the Arts.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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