Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter

1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter's student population of 562 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1706 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter's ranking?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is ranked #1706 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
562 students attend Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter offer ?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter part of?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is part of Dekalb County School District.

School Calendar

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School Reviews

2   9/1/2016
The school has had quality staff in the past, however, they have a high turnover rate for their staff. The school does offer extracurricular activities such as basketball and flag football, however, they lack the support needed with regard to funding the activities. They also have access to lots of advanced technology, however, again they do not have the necessary staff to support the use of all the accessible technology.
- Posted by Administrator - d.har

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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