DeKalb School of the Arts

1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002

www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dsa/

298 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

DeKalb School of the Arts (DSA) is a premier public magnet high school located in Avondale Estates, Georgia, dedicated to integrating rigorous academic study with intensive pre-professional training in the fine and performing arts. Serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the DeKalb County School District, the school provides a unique educational environment where students can major in disciplines such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, and media arts. By blending a challenging college-preparatory curriculum with specialized artistic instruction, DSA fosters a culture of creativity, discipline, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic and artistic rigor, DSA is well-regarded for its vibrant, inclusive community and its commitment to artistic excellence. Students are expected to balance demanding rehearsal and performance schedules with their core coursework, preparing them for higher education and professional careers in the arts and beyond. The school’s faculty consists of both dedicated educators and experienced working artists, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world application.

298

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeKalb School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	24
Black	172
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
172 (57.7%)
White
72 (24.2%)
Hispanic
24 (8.1%)
Two or More
22 (7.4%)
Asian
7 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (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)676-2502
Website:	http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dsa/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 78

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 76