At a glance
Reported students
1,237
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Southwest DeKalb High School: 1,237 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 1,088
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Southwest DeKalb High School
Southwest DeKalb High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Decatur. It is one of 129 current school records connected to DeKalb County. NCES reports 1,237 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 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 Black (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwest DeKalb High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 81 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 2 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.34
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black94.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 DeKalb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
High · Grades 09–12
1,224 reported students
Stone Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,254 reported students
Stephenson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,339 reported students
Cedar Grove High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,121 reported students
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,370 reported students
Miller Grove High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,073 reported students
Public schools near Southwest DeKalb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor School High · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- The Anchor School | 06–12 | 208 | 1.2 mi |
| Columbia High School High · DeKalb County | 09–12 | 877 | 2.4 mi |
| DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 11 | 3 mi |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. High School High · DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,370 | 3.2 mi |
| Towers High School High · DeKalb County | 09–12 | 876 | 3.2 mi |
| Miller Grove High School High · DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,073 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest DeKalb High School
What grades does Southwest DeKalb High School serve?
Southwest DeKalb High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in DeKalb County.
How many students attend Southwest DeKalb High School?
Southwest DeKalb High School reported 1,237 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,088 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest DeKalb High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,237 students and 81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest DeKalb High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest DeKalb High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Southwest DeKalb High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% 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 Southwest DeKalb High School in?
Southwest DeKalb High School is part of DeKalb County, based in Stone Mountain, GA, which operates 129 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest DeKalb High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Anchor School (1.2 mi), Columbia High School (2.4 mi), DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.