At a glance
Reported students
915
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Decatur High School: 915 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 988
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Decatur High School
Decatur High School 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 915 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, 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 (39.5%) and White (30.9%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Decatur High School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 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
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White30.9%
- Hispanic39.5%
- Black24.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Austin High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Career Academies of Decatur
High · Grades 09–12
269 reported students
Decatur High Developmental
High · Grades 09–12
37 reported students
Career Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Decatur Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
818 reported students
Austin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
727 reported students
Public schools near Decatur High School
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 Developmental High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 37 | 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 School
What grades does Decatur High School serve?
Decatur High School 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 Decatur High School?
Decatur High School reported 915 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 988 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Decatur High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 915 students and 66 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 Decatur High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Decatur High School 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 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.3% 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 School in?
Decatur High School 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 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Decatur High Developmental (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.