City Schools of Decatur

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City Schools of Decatur
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Address
125 Electric Avenue
Decatur
, Georgia, 30030
United States
Coordinates 33°46′14″N84°18′06″W / 33.770520°N 84.301770°W / 33.770520; -84.301770
District information
GradesPre-kindergarten – 12
SuperintendentDr. Gyimah Whitaker
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Georgia Accrediting Commission
Schools10
NCES District ID 1301680 [1]
Students and staff
Enrollment5,655 (2022–23) [1]
Faculty448.60 (FTE) [1]
Staff374.90 (FTE) [1]
Student–teacher ratio12.61 [1]
Other information
Telephone(404) 371-3601
Website csdecatur.net

The City Schools of Decatur is a public charter school district in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. [2] It serves and is based in Decatur.

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City Schools of Decatur has an enrollment of approximately 5,700 students and operates 10 schools: one preschool, five K–2 lower elementary schools, two 3–5 upper elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. [3] They also run a virtual academy. [4]

Students perform above the state and national averages on standardized tests at all grade levels. Each year City Schools of Decatur has ranked in the top ten districts in Georgia for SAT performance. Decatur High School has been named an AP Challenge and AP Merit school in Georgia. [3] The average amount of experience among teachers is 13 years. [4]

In 2022, CSD changed the name of the middle school from Carl G. Renfroe Middle to Beacon Hill Middle. The name change was intended to represent Decatur's previously thriving African-American Beacon Hill community and to help preserve the history of the area. [5] [6]

In 2025, Talley Street School and Beacon Hill Middle School were presented banners by Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of their latest literacy and math scores, respectively. The recognition was based on the 2023-2024 Georgia Milestones Assessments. [7]

In 2025, CSD held its first Special Olympics competition at the Decatur high school sports stadium. The event featured students with developmental disabilities to participate in events such as soccer, yard bowling, and tug-of-war. The event was open to the public and intended to promote disability awareness to the community. [8]

Schools

Preschool
Elementary schools
Middle school
High school

Virtual Academy

"Virtual instruction is offered via electronic platforms. We use Georgia Virtual School as our main platform for students grades 6-12 and Pearson Connexus as our primary platform for elementary students. Virtual courses in these platforms are provided by Georgia-certified educators. In addition to the coursework, CSD staff provides daily check-ins, advisement, executive functioning support, academic intervention, social skills intervention. We work closely with students, families, and supporting professionals to address the needs of individual students." [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for City Schools of Decatur". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Charter for City Schools of Decatur" (PDF). Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "About City Schools of Decatur". City Schools of Decatur. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "About Us / Overview". www.csdecatur.net. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
  5. ↑ Seiler, Zoe (May 11, 2022). "Decatur School Board renames Renfroe Middle School to Beacon Hill Middle School". Decaturish. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ Fonville, Christine (May 17, 2022). "City Schools of Decatur board votes on new name for middle school". The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779 | Georgia. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Bass, Jim (March 26, 2025). "State Superintendent Woods recognizes Talley Street and Beacon Hill as State Leader Schools". Decaturish. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Bass, Jim (March 20, 2025). "City Schools of Decatur to host inaugural Special Olympics competition on March 26". Decaturish. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Decatur Virtual Academy / Homepage". www.csdecatur.net. Retrieved December 23, 2024.


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