DeKalb School of the Arts
1192 Clarendon Ave, Avondale Estates, GA 30002. 70 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 87.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
36% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 67.4% of graduates to college; DeKalb School of the Arts sends 87.1%, 20 points more than expected.
The path from DeKalb School of the Arts
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 40%Georgia private college 17.1%Out-of-state college 30%Working, not in college 8.6%Not found in Georgia records 4.3%Share of the 70 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of Southern California, Bard College, Berklee College of Music, College of Charleston. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 6 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia State University 6 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 University of Georgia 6 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 5 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Agnes Scott College 3 68% $24,648 $60,457 $25,000 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Decatur High School (1.9 mi, 86.1% to college) · Towers High School (2.0 mi, 49.4% to college) · Columbia High School (2.4 mi, 40.5% to college) · Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy (2.7 mi, 78.6% to college) · Clarkston High School (2.9 mi, 50.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | DeKalb School of the Arts | DeKalb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 87.1% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 100% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,098 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 84.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of DeKalb School of the Arts graduates go to college?
- 87.1% of the Class of 2024 at DeKalb School of the Arts enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do DeKalb School of the Arts graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most DeKalb School of the Arts graduates are Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Georgia State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at DeKalb School of the Arts?
- DeKalb School of the Arts has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many DeKalb School of the Arts graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 65.1% of DeKalb School of the Arts's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
