Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)

955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
Dekalb Alternative Night School serves 81 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(11-12)
<50%
81%
(11-12)
≥50%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
88%
36%
White
2%
34%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.22
(11-12)
≤5%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb Alternative Night School?
The graduation rate of Dekalb Alternative Night School is 5%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Dekalb Alternative Night School?
81 students attend Dekalb Alternative Night School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dekalb Alternative Night School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Alternative Night School?
Dekalb Alternative Night School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Alternative Night School offer ?
Dekalb Alternative Night School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dekalb Alternative Night School part of?
Dekalb Alternative Night School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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