Miller Grove High School

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058

1,073 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miller Grove High School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeKalb County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant extracurricular culture. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways to help students prepare for their future endeavors after graduation.

Beyond academics, Miller Grove has built a strong reputation for its competitive athletics and arts programs, which serve as central pillars of school spirit. The institution prides itself on community engagement and encourages students to take leadership roles through various clubs and service organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on holistic student development, Miller Grove High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Lithonia community and beyond.

1,073

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miller Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	63
Black	983
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Black
983 (91.6%)
Hispanic
63 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.1%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
White
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)875-1102
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,073
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 331

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 199