Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb Early College Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Dekalb Early College Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Early College Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dekalb Early College Academy is ranked #52 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dekalb Early College Academy often compared to?
Dekalb Early College Academyis 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Dekalb Early College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dekalb Early College Academy?
301 students attend Dekalb Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dekalb Early College Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb Early College Academy?
Dekalb Early College Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Early College Academy offer ?
Dekalb Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dekalb Early College Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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