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Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
High School · Department of Juvenile Justice
2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
1.8:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
1.8:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
High School in Decatur · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is a public high school in Decatur, GA, part of Department of Juvenile Justice. Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 1.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 7 students, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.8:1 students to teachers, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 7 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.8:1
- Address
- 2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
- Phone
- (404) 244-2183
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Columbia High School (rated 4.0/10, 2.9 miles away). Additionally, Cedar Grove High School (rated 3.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Ellenwood). For more schools in Decatur, see our Decatur schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oak View Elementary Decatur | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Flat Shoals Elementary School Decatur | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Cedar Grove Middle School Decatur | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Columbia Middle School Decatur | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| HOKE MCNEAL ACADEMY Decatur | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cedar Grove High School Ellenwood | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| BASIX KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY Decatur | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Kelley Lake Elementary School Decatur | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School Ellenwood | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Atlanta | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| GREENFOREST MCCALEP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Decatur | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY Decatur | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ACADEMY Atlanta | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Columbia Elementary School Decatur | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Bob Mathis Elementary School Decatur | 2.0 mi | 4.7 |
| McNair Middle School Decatur | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Toney Elementary School Decatur | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| JOHNSON'S LEARNING CENTER Atlanta | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ST PETER CLAVER REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Decatur | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Columbia High School Decatur | 2.9 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,551
Median Home Value
$228,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
41,823
College Educated
29.2%
Homeownership
69.8%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
42.8
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|---|---|
| BRIDGE ACADEMY College Park, GA | — |
| Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center Rome, GA | — |
| Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center Claxton, GA | — |
| Dooly County Prep Academy Vienna, GA | — |
| EASTGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Savannah, GA | — |
| Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center Dalton, GA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
What grades does Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center serve?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center?
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is 1.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center a charter school?
No, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (404) 244-2183
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