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Decatur High School is
an urban public school
in Decatur, Alabama that is part of Decatur City School District.
It serves 1,018 students
in 9 - 12
with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
56%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Decatur High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 24, 2025
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Decatur High School
$14,447
raised using DonorsChoose
18
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
58
donors
4
projects for
technology
4
projects
for
art supplies
Decatur High School has received support from
38 individuals from Alabama and
20 individuals out-of-state.
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