Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic

www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/arabiamtnhs/

1,224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arabia Mountain High School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a specialized magnet school within the DeKalb County School District known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on STEM-based learning. The school operates under a unique "Academy" model, specifically emphasizing its Academy of Engineering and Academy of Medicine. This curriculum is designed to provide students with a competitive edge by integrating core academic subjects with specialized technical training, hands-on laboratory experiences, and partnerships with local industry leaders.

Beyond its academic focus, Arabia Mountain is recognized for its strong culture of excellence and high expectations for student achievement. The school provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and career-focused student organizations, all aimed at developing well-rounded graduates. By blending advanced instructional technology with a dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the increasingly complex professional fields of science, technology, engineering, and medicine.

1,224

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	43
Black	1,148
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,148 (93.8%)
Hispanic
43 (3.5%)
Two or More
23 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
White
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)875-3602
Website:	http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/arabiamtnhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	798
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 9 304

Grade 10 356

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 271

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	304
Grade 10	356
Grade 11	293
Grade 12	271

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	711	58.1%
Male	513	41.9%

High School 9th - 12th