Druid Hills High School

1,468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Druid Hills High School, located in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, is a well-regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the DeKalb County School District. Situated near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the school benefits from a diverse, intellectually engaged community. It is known for its rigorous academic environment, offering a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs, including a dedicated International Baccalaureate (IB) track that attracts students seeking a globally focused education.

Beyond its academic offerings, Druid Hills High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both extracurricular involvement and community connection. The school features a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations that allow students to pursue interests ranging from competitive sports to theater and robotics. With its long-standing history and proximity to major educational and research institutions, Druid Hills continues to be a central pillar of the local community, preparing its students for success in higher education and beyond.

1,468

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Druid Hills High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	254
Black	563
Asian	132
Two or More	68
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Black
563 (38.4%)
White
442 (30.1%)
Hispanic
254 (17.3%)
Asian
132 (9.0%)
Two or More
68 (4.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-6302
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	555
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 423

Grade 10 369

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 313