Dunwoody High School

Public 9-12

 5035 Vermack Rd
       Dunwoody, GA  30338


(678) 874-8502

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,114 Help


Feeder schools for Dunwoody High School:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary School
    Chesnut Elementary School
    Dunwoody Elementary School
    Hightower Elementary School
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Middle:    Peachtree Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  2,040

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
Hispanic:
34.6%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Compare Details Dunwoody High School ranks better than 73.5% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4th among 24 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.74. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dunwoody High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dunwoody High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (34.6%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunwoody High School is 17.2. 17 high schools in the DeKalb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunwoody High School is $10,114. 22 high schools in the DeKalb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunwoody High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dunwoody High School 118th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Dunwoody High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 136th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunwoody High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.00 100th 335 70.1%
2007 67.57 88th 358 75.4%
2008 70.02 90th 370 75.7%
2009 63.48 118th 372 68.3%
2010 73.70 79th 384 79.4%
2011 65.30 124th 402 69.2%
2012 63.18 123rd 396 68.9%
2013 58.14 147th 425 65.4%
2014 61.37 120th 425 71.8%
2015 71.82 60th 435 86.2%
2016 77.12 41st 426 90.4%
2017 67.75 66th 420 84.3%
2018 65.49 94th 428 78.0%
2019 63.00 100th 438 77.2%
2021 50.62 161st 410 60.7%
2022 57.58 126th 429 70.6%
2023 60.74 117th 442 73.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 26, 2012

Open Quote Dunwoody High School has improved over the past several years. I'm sure it will continue to improve as well. There are more and more kids taking AP's and scoring a 3 or better. There are more kids graduating and going to higher education. They have an incredible Finance Academy headed by Steve Fortenberry. They have excellent sports program for boys as well as girls. Construction was just completed last year which updated the science labs, added classrooms and a beautiful auditorium. Dunwoody High School is supported heavily by local businesses and a very active PTA and Booster Club. School spirit is everywhere in the Dunwoody community. GO WILDCATS! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dunwoody High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1778 1778
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1209 1209
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1186 1186
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1099 1099
1994 731 419 87 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
1995 590 640 91 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1347
1996 590 640 91 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1347
1997 551 615 100 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1294
1998 675 759 124 50 1 n/a n/a 0 1609
1999 643 675 115 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1490
2000 575 634 107 73 0 n/a n/a 0 1389
2001 518 586 90 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1276
2002 531 484 86 108 2 n/a n/a 0 1211
2003 531 484 86 108 2 n/a n/a 0 1211
2004 563 475 82 139 2 n/a n/a 0 1261
2005 561 439 97 146 2 n/a n/a 31 1276
2006 612 473 102 166 3 n/a n/a 33 1389
2007 627 475 87 169 2 n/a n/a 30 1390
2008 610 437 83 192 2 n/a n/a 31 1355
2009 652 576 94 222 0 n/a n/a 45 1589
2010 638 472 110 269 1 0 25 0 1515
2011 646 412 105 302 2 0 28 0 1495
2012 682 380 121 298 2 0 27 0 1510
2013 698 354 122 308 4 0 25 0 1511
2014 711 348 125 345 5 0 27 0 1561
2015 772 318 133 408 10 0 35 0 1676
2016 810 305 116 416 10 0 40 0 1697
2017 907 294 127 463 9 0 40 0 1840
2018 954 313 116 554 7 1 48 0 1993
2019 985 306 133 625 4 2 52 0 2107
2020 1017 339 163 682 7 3 47 0 2258
2021 958 318 157 656 7 3 49 0 2148
2022 931 313 145 688 8 2 55 0 2142
2023 828 309 135 706 4 2 56 0 2040

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunwoody High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1778 72.0 24.6 1.3
1991 1209 71.0 17.0 1.3
1992 1186 65.5 18.1 3
1993 1099 60.0 18.3 3.8
1994 1262 67.3 18.8 8
1995 1347 71.0 19.0 11.7
1996 1347 71.0 19.0 11.7
1997 1294 64.4 20.1 18.2
1998 1609 85.7 18.8 17.5
1999 1490 87.8 17.0 18.9
2000 1389 80.4 17.3 16.9
2001 1276 76.0 16.8 18.7
2002 1211 75.4 16.1 19
2003 1211 75.4 16.1 19
2004 1261 71.8 17.6 20.5
2005 1276 78.2 16.3 22.2
2006 1389 79.6 17.4 23.5
2007 1390 85.6 16.2 21.5
2008 1355 89.0 15.2 25.5
2009 1589 96.0 16.6 30.2
2010 1515 97.0 15.6 21
2011 1495 91.5 16.3 31.9
2012 1510 93.5 16.1 30.8
2013 1511 86.0 17.5 29.7
2014 1561 86.0 18.1 32.9
2015 1676 89.0 18.8 31.2
2016 1697 97.0 17.4 29.6
2017 1840 102.5 17.9 24.5
2018 1993 112.0 17.7 25.9
2019 2107 118.0 17.8 26.4
2020 2258 128.0 17.6 27.8
2021 2148 136.0 15.7 22.7
2022 2142 128.0 16.7 n/a
2023 2040 118.0 17.2 27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunwoody High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1778 72.0 24.6 1.3
1991 1209 71.0 17.0 1.3
1992 1186 65.5 18.1 3
1993 1099 60.0 18.3 3.8
1994 1262 67.3 18.8 8
1995 1347 71.0 19.0 11.7
1996 1347 71.0 19.0 11.7
1997 1294 64.4 20.1 18.2
1998 1609 85.7 18.8 17.5
1999 1490 87.8 17.0 18.9
2000 1389 80.4 17.3 16.9
2001 1276 76.0 16.8 18.7
2002 1211 75.4 16.1 19
2003 1211 75.4 16.1 19
2004 1261 71.8 17.6 20.5
2005 1276 78.2 16.3 22.2
2006 1389 79.6 17.4 23.5
2007 1390 85.6 16.2 21.5
2008 1355 89.0 15.2 25.5
2009 1589 96.0 16.6 30.2
2010 1515 97.0 15.6 21
2011 1495 91.5 16.3 31.9
2012 1510 93.5 16.1 30.8
2013 1511 86.0 17.5 29.7
2014 1561 86.0 18.1 32.9
2015 1676 89.0 18.8 31.2
2016 1697 97.0 17.4 29.6
2017 1840 102.5 17.9 24.5
2018 1993 112.0 17.7 25.9
2019 2107 118.0 17.8 26.4
2020 2258 128.0 17.6 27.8
2021 2148 136.0 15.7 22.7
2022 2142 128.0 16.7 n/a
2023 2040 118.0 17.2 27.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunwoody High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $339 (3.9%) $8,391 (96.1%) $8,730
2018 $772 (8.7%) $8,054 (91.2%) $8,827
2019 $1,197 (11.8%) $8,916 (88.2%) $10,114

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunwoody High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 438 High schoolsRanks 117th of 442 High schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dunwoody High School)54.847.5
 7.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)40.630.9
 9.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Dunwoody High School)28.130.4
 2.3%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)26.621.9
 4.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (Dunwoody High School)57.451.1
 6.3%
   End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)38.632.6
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Dunwoody High School)66.438.1
 28.3%
   End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)46.527
 19.5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21072040
 3.2%
African American306309
 1%
American Indian44
Asian133135
 1.5%
Hispanic625706
 13%
Pacific Islander22
White985828
 15.9%
Two or More Races5256
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%27.2%
 0.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,040 students attended Dunwoody High School.

Dunwoody High School ranks 118th of 446 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Dunwoody High School are 41% White, 35% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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