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Career Academies of Decatur

Career Academies of Decatur is a public high school in Decatur, AL, serving grades 9–12, with 269 students and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 16% in English Language Arts, 14% in Science and 6% in Math.

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
269
Students per teacher
10:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts16%
Science14%
Math6%

Student body

Hispanic41%
White30%
Black24%
Two or more races3%
Asian3%
Male / female
43% / 57%
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Enrollment change vs prior year
0.0%

School details

Address
1229 Westmead St SW, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 560-6821
Website
dcs.edu
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010117002710
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School district

Decatur City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
21
Students
8,902
Spending per student
$13,419
Teachers (FTE)
595
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Career Academies of Decatur

How do students at Career Academies of Decatur perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Career Academies of Decatur students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 16% in English Language Arts, 14% in Science and 6% in Math.

What grades does Career Academies of Decatur serve?

Career Academies of Decatur serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Career Academies of Decatur?

269 students attend Career Academies of Decatur, with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

Which school district is Career Academies of Decatur in?

Career Academies of Decatur is part of Decatur City School District, which reports 21 schools, 8,902 students and $13,419 of spending per student.