Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb Alternative Night School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
88%
36%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤5%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
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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