Clarkston High School reports 14 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 school year, Clarkston High School counted 14 American Indian or Alaska Native students in its enrollment, information from the Georgia Department of Education indicates.

Total student enrollment at Clarkston High School reached 1,409 during this period. American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised about 1% of the overall student population, representing one of the smallest demographic groups at the school.

Located within the DeKalb County School District, Clarkston High School’s district office is centrally situated in Decatur.

Out of DeKalb County School District’s 129 schools, Chamblee Charter High School had the most American Indian or Alaska Native students in 2024-25, reporting 18 enrolled.

As reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, the demographic breakdown for public school students in Georgia includes 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days in 2024 based on data from the Georgia Department of Education. To address these rates, the GaDOE introduced a statewide initiative that features a real-time attendance dashboard, an awareness campaign, and targeted support for districts in need.

In 2025, state legislators in Georgia updated school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsions solely for absenteeism. The new legislation also created expanded reporting guidelines and aligned with programs enabling students to complete diplomas through alternative pathways.

As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of around 14:1, more favorable than the national average of 15:1.