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Dekalb School Of The Arts

1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
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DeKalb School of the Arts is a public performing arts magnet school in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, east of the city of Atlanta. It is a part of the DeKalb County School District, as well as a member of the Arts Schools Network.
Serving 302 students in grades 8-12, Dekalb School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dekalb School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Dekalb School Of The Arts's student population of 302 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Purple, Gold

School Rankings

Dekalb School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb School Of The Arts is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#366 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
40-44%
37%
85-89%
40%
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Fire Ant
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dekalb School Of The Arts's ranking?
Dekalb School Of The Arts is ranked #366 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Dekalb School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dekalb School Of The Arts?
302 students attend Dekalb School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dekalb School Of The Arts students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb School Of The Arts?
Dekalb School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb School Of The Arts offer ?
Dekalb School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb School Of The Arts part of?
Dekalb School Of The Arts is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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