Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

273 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a specialized K-6 institution within the DeKalb County School District. Designed specifically to serve gifted and high-achieving students, the school maintains a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes critical thinking, accelerated learning, and intellectual curiosity. By utilizing a specialized curriculum, the faculty aims to challenge students beyond the standard grade-level expectations, fostering a culture where academic excellence is the primary objective.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Wadsworth is known for its selective admissions process and its commitment to developing well-rounded learners. The school integrates advanced instructional strategies and enriched programming to ensure that students are not only mastering content but are also applying their knowledge to complex, real-world problems. With its dedicated focus on high-potential youth, Wadsworth serves as a key educational anchor for families in the region seeking a robust, fast-paced academic experience for their children.

273

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	16
Black	223
Asian	11
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
223 (81.7%)
White
16 (5.9%)
Hispanic
16 (5.9%)
Asian
11 (4.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-2402
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
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 4 29

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 56