At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Decatur High Developmental: 37 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 38
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.3:1
What the reported data says about Decatur High Developmental
Decatur High Developmental 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 37 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 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Decatur High Developmental
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.3%
- Hispanic29.7%
- Black43.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Career Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Career Academies of Decatur
High · Grades 09–12
269 reported students
Decatur High School
High · Grades 09–12
915 reported students
Austin High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Long Term Case
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
BEST Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Decatur High Developmental
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 915 | under 0.1 mi |
| Career Academies of Decatur High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 269 | 2.2 mi |
| Career Technical Center High · Decatur City | 09–12 | — | 2.2 mi |
| Austin High School High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 999 | 4.9 mi |
| Priceville High School High · Morgan County | 09–12 | 506 | 5.2 mi |
| West Morgan High School High · Morgan County | 09–12 | 476 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Decatur High Developmental
What grades does Decatur High Developmental serve?
Decatur High Developmental reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Decatur City.
How many students attend Decatur High Developmental?
Decatur High Developmental reported 37 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 38 students.
Is Decatur High Developmental a public, charter, or magnet school?
Decatur High Developmental 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 Decatur High Developmental students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Decatur High Developmental in?
Decatur High Developmental 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 Decatur High Developmental?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Decatur High School (under 0.1 mi), Career Academies of Decatur (2.2 mi), Career Technical Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.