Dunwoody High School serves 2,142 students in grades 9-12.
Dunwoody High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunwoody High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dunwoody High School's student population of 2,142 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunwoody High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dunwoody High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
32%
18%
Black
15%
36%
White
43%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunwoody High School's ranking?
Dunwoody High School is ranked #1047 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunwoody High School?
The graduation rate of Dunwoody High School is 89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dunwoody High School?
2,142 students attend Dunwoody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dunwoody High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunwoody High School?
Dunwoody High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunwoody High School offer ?
Dunwoody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunwoody High School part of?
Dunwoody High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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