Overview
City Schools of Decatur is an independent public school district that serves all of the children and youth within the four square mile area of Decatur, Georgia. An urban town of approximately 18,000 residents, the City of Decatur is a historic city of homes, schools and places of worship with a thriving business community located 15 minutes east of downtown Atlanta. Decatur offers a traditional small-town atmosphere--and the sophistication and excitement of a college town--along with all the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area.
City Schools of Decatur has a total enrollment of approximately 2,826 students and operates a total of seven schools--one Early Childhood Learning Center, three K-3 primary schools, one 4th/5th grade Academy, one middle school, and one high school. The Early Childhood Learning Center, opened August 2005, offers programs for Decatur children ages 0-4. The primary schools are small schools (less than 375 students) and are nestled within residential neighborhoods throughout Decatur. Glennwood Academy, Renfroe Middle School, and Decatur High School serve all of the children in the district and are centrally located in the city.
Our teachers are among the finest professionals in the field. 77% of our teachers hold advanced degrees, most have multiple years of classroom experience, and a number of them hold multiple certifications. The average years of experience among teachers across our district is 15 years.
Our 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 (only 10 high schools in Georgia were honored in more than one category).
The Vision
CSD will be recognized as one of the top ten community school districts in the nation. Students will be able to compete nationally and internationally in academic and extracurricular activities. CSD graduates will be successful in postsecondary endeavors and will become contributing, thoughtful members of their communities.
The Mission
CSD challenges every student to succeed by providing a rigorous, engaging and authentic learning experience delivered by highly qualified, caring adults in safe and inviting schools.
Five Goals for Greatness:
GOAL 1: IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Provide the highest quality of instruction, ensuring consistently challenging “knowledge work” for every student in the system.
GOAL 2: CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP
Close the achievement gap between white and black students as evidenced by state and national test criteria.
GOAL 3: OPERATE AS ONE SYSTEM
Develop a systemic approach to providing a challenging and quality educational experience for all students.
GOAL 4: IMPROVE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Work to be fiscally responsible while maintaining educational quality.
GOAL 5: STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY
Strengthen our relationship with the community.
Nondiscrimination Notice
The Board of Education of the City Schools of Decatur does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its employment practices, programs, activities, or student placement. City Schools of Decatur shall not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athletic programs.
The superintendent shall designate equity coordinators to handle inquiries and/or complaints related to nondiscrimination policies or gender equity in athletic programs:
Title VI Equity Coordinator
Caroline Wood (employees and students)
404-370-4400 x912
Title IX and Georgia Equity in Sports Co-Coordinators
Carter Wilson (students)
404-370-4420
Caroline Wood (employees)
404-370-4400 x912
Section 504/ADA Co-Coordinators
Pat Kennedy (students)
404.370-4400 x938
Caroline Wood (employees)
404-370-4400 x912
City Schools of Decatur
Central Administrative Offices
758 Scott Blvd.
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-370-4400
fax: 404-370-3844
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