DeKalb School of the Arts

DeKalb School of the Arts is a tiny senior high in Avondale Estates, Georgia, operated by DeKalb County. The school hosts 298 students in grades 8 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 73% smaller than typical.

Across the 131 schools in DeKalb County (92,088 students total), DeKalb School of the Arts accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, DeKalb School of the Arts lists that Black students make up the majority at 58%. Other groups include 24% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 2% Asian.

On the resource side, On paper, DeKalb School of the Arts has 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.2:1. The state averages around 15.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 36% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against DeKalb County (around 77%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

With demographic context factored in, DeKalb School of the Arts tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 59.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 67.5%.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (DeKalb County) reports that median household income runs about $80,644, about 47% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. DeKalb School of the Arts is one of 154 public schools in DeKalb County (combined enrollment of about 102,960 students).

Nearest neighbor: Museum School Avondale Estates, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, DeKalb School of the Arts comes 3rd of 7 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 52.7%.

Geographically, the school is in an outer-ring area.

Looking at the recent track record. DeKalb School of the Arts's enrollment has fell 29% since 2018, when it stood at 421 (now 298). Over the same period, the White share declined from 30% to 24%.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.