Stephenson High School

701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

1,339 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stephenson High School, located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeKalb County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. Stephenson offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and various honors programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Stephenson High School boasts a rich tradition of excellence in athletics and the arts. The school’s athletic programs—particularly its football and track teams—have garnered significant regional and state recognition over the years, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Stephenson continues to be a central pillar of the Stone Mountain community, focused on developing well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

1,339

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephenson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	118
Black	1,154
Asian	19
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,154 (86.2%)
Hispanic
118 (8.8%)
Two or More
28 (2.1%)
Asian
19 (1.4%)
White
16 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
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)676-4202
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,269
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 9 389

Grade 10 325

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 280