Decatur High School is a public high school in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Decatur City School District. Decatur High offers technical, academic, and Advanced Placement programs, as well as dual enrollment with the John C. Calhoun Community College System.
Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High Developmental ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur High Developmental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Decatur High Developmental's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
The diversity score of Decatur High Developmental is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
26%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Decatur High Developmental often compared to?
Decatur High Developmentalis often viewed alongside schools like Decatur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High Developmental?
The graduation rate of Decatur High Developmental is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Decatur High Developmental?
38 students attend Decatur High Developmental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Decatur High Developmental students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are White.
What grades does Decatur High Developmental offer ?
Decatur High Developmental offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur High Developmental part of?
Decatur High Developmental is part of Decatur City School District.
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