DeKalb School of the Arts
DeKalb School of the Arts (DSA) is a public performing arts magnet school in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, east of the city of Atlanta. It is a part of the DeKalb County School District.
| DeKalb School of the Arts | |
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| Address | |
1192 Clarendon Avenue , 30002 | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public magnet |
| Established | 1999 |
| School district | DeKalb County School District |
| Principal | George Greene |
| Teaching staff | 30.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 421 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.03[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple, white and gold |
| Mascot | The Fire Ant |
| Nickname | DSA |
| National ranking | National rank: #108; state rank: #2; magnet rank: #26 |
| Website | Dekalb School of the Arts |
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DeKalb School of the Arts is located at 1192 Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002.[2]
History
DSA began in 1985 under the direction of Richard Leitgeb and became the DeKalb Center for Performing Arts, a magnet program housed at Avondale High School. In 1999 it was split off and became the DeKalb School of the Arts.
After eight years at its independent location, DeKalb School of the Arts moved back into Avondale High School in August 2010. It was previously located on the site of the former Briarcliff High School.
DSA, which is the magnet high school for the arts, is now located in the Avondale campus two-story back building that houses the Kyle Theater.[3] DSA also utilizes some of the classrooms in the halls no longer in use by Avondale High School (300 Hallway). DSA continues to have its own administrative team.[4]
Staff
George Greene, a previous assistant principal, is the current principal.[5] The previous principal, Susan McCauley, abruptly retired after an episode involving failure to report alleged "inappropriate contact" between a teacher and student.[6] Another staff issue during McCauley's tenure involved a French teacher who was transferred after he showed an "inappropriate" video to students.[7]
Academic achievements
The school has won many awards and recognitions, including being named a National Blue Ribbon School.
Its mock trial team has consistently received four or more best attorney/witness awards at competitions and won the Regional Championship in 2013 and 2014.
Notable alumni
- Donald Glover – writer, director, comedian, actor, Community & Atlanta, rapper, singer, record producer under the name Childish Gambino
- Lloyd – R&B singer
Filming locations
It is the filming location for the interior of Madison High in Madison, Delaware from Goosebumps.
References
- "DeKalb School of the Arts". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- DeKalb School of the Arts About DSA page, May 2007
- "Crossroadnews.com". 2009-07-17. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
- "DSA administration". 2015-01-19. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
- "DSA Faculty Directory". 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- Asia Simone Burns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "DeKalb teacher resigns, principal on leave after report of 'inappropriate contact' with student". ajc. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- Maureen Downey, The Atlanta-Journal-Constitution. "how should dekalb schools respond lockdown video and lapse diligence". ajc. Retrieved 2019-12-31.