At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Career Academies of Decatur: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Career Academies of Decatur
Career Academies of Decatur is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 269 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.9%) and White (29.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Career Academies of Decatur
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.7%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black23.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Decatur High Developmental
High · Grades 09–12
37 reported students
Career Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
915 reported students
Austin High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Eastwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Public schools near Career Academies of Decatur
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Technical Center High · Decatur City | 09–12 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Decatur High School High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 915 | 2.2 mi |
| Decatur High Developmental High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 37 | 2.2 mi |
| Austin High School High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 999 | 2.7 mi |
| West Morgan High School High · Morgan County | 09–12 | 476 | 4.1 mi |
| Priceville High School High · Morgan County | 09–12 | 506 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Career Academies of Decatur
What grades does Career Academies of Decatur serve?
Career Academies of Decatur reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Career Academies of Decatur?
Career Academies of Decatur reported 269 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Career Academies of Decatur?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 269 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Career Academies of Decatur a public, charter, or magnet school?
Career Academies of Decatur is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decatur City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Career Academies of Decatur students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Career Academies of Decatur in?
Career Academies of Decatur is part of Decatur City, based in Decatur, AL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Career Academies of Decatur?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career Technical Center (under 0.1 mi), Decatur High School (2.2 mi), Decatur High Developmental (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.