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Decatur High School (DHS) is a high school in Decatur, Georgia, United States. It is the sole high school in the Decatur City School District and was established in 1912.


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Administration

  • Principal: Arletha Williams
  • Assistant Principal: Susan Weber
  • Assistant Principal: Wesley Hatfield
  • Athletic Director: Carter Wilson

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Academics

The standard core curriculum at Decatur High School is taught at the college-preparatory level, advanced, and the Advanced Placement level may begin in the 10th grade. Students may also enroll in work-study opportunities or internships, and take joint enrollment classes at local colleges. 87% of the class of 2012 attended a four-year college and 58% met the HOPE Scholarship.

The average scores for the PSAT, the SAT, and the Georgia High School Graduation Test are all above the state averages. 101 students took the ACT, and 149 students took the SAT by the fall 2012 semester. The school met Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2010-2011 school year. 87% of the class of 2012 are attending a four-year college and 58% met the HOPE Scholarship. Students also have to take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests three times every year until their senior year.

The school continues the middle years programme started at Renfroe Middle School through the 9th and 10th grades. Sophomores may apply to the Diploma Programme after completion of the middle years programme.

AP classes offered

  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Language and Composition
  • Literature and Composition
  • Macroeconomics
  • Music Theory
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • United States History
  • World History

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Accomplishments

Academic

2010-2011

  • Became an AP Honor School and was included in The Washington Post's Challenge Index.
  • Five seniors entered the HerWorld competition and won by designing a smart toothbrush.

Athletic


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Notable alumni

  • Roy Blount, Jr., writer and humorist
  • Frank Broyles, football player, coach, athletic director
  • Felipe Claybrooks, NFL player
  • DeForest Kelley, actor
  • Larry Morris, All-American and NFL player
  • Matthew O'Brien, author and journalist
  • Morgan Saylor, actress
  • Jim Umbricht, MLB pitcher
  • Daniel Wilcox, NFL player

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