Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Decatur High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decatur High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decatur High School?
The graduation rate of Decatur High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Decatur High School?
1,140 students attend Decatur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Decatur High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur High School?
Decatur High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decatur High School offer ?
Decatur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
