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Decatur High Developmental

910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
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Top 30%
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 20%).
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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Decatur High Developmental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Decatur High Developmental's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Decatur High Developmental ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High Developmental is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#308 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Decatur High Developmental, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Decatur High Developmental.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Decatur High Developmental and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Decatur High Developmental and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Decatur High Developmental and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur High Developmental's ranking?
Decatur High Developmental is ranked #308 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
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?
40% of Decatur High Developmental students are Black, 34% of students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Decatur High Developmental offer ?
Decatur High Developmental offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur High Developmental part of?
Decatur High Developmental is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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