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Dekalb Early College Academy

1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083DeKalb County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
295
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
13% vs nat'l
$16,212
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
13% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
9% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 295 students in grades 09–12 in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,212 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
16.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Dekalb Early College Academy is a mid-sized high in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 295 students. The district invests $16,212 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Dekalb Early College Academy

295
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution80 male · 215 female
27%
73%
Male 27%Female 73%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 190 students
Student Composition
10%
13%
73%
Asian10%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black73%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130174003708

Academic Outcomes at Dekalb Early College Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,212Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,212
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,133
Student Support$3,080
Administration$1,945
Operations$2,432
Other$1,621
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,212 spent per student, an estimated $7,182 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
52%
State government
32.7%
Local (property tax)
51.6%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyDeKalb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (678)676-0221
NCES ID: 130174003708
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Stone Mountain seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.