Decatur High Developmental
- Decatur High Developmental serves 36 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Decatur High Developmental places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Decatur High Developmental's student population of 36 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 36 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Decatur High Developmental is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 51% | 33% |
| White | 42% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Decatur High Developmental is Decatur High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Park Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Somerville Road Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Somerville Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
0.1 miles
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3033 0.1 PK-5 393 - Decatur Decatur High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,036 student
0.2 miles
1011 Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3011 0.2 9-12 1,036 - Decatur Oak Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 645 students
0.5 miles
1218 16th Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3035 0.5 6-8 645 - Decatur Bankscaddell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
0.8 miles
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3040 0.8 PK-5 473 - Decatur Horizon High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
1.0 miles
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3054 1.0 8-12 n/a
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