Towers High School, located at 3919 Brookcrest Cir., Decatur, GA 30032, serves students in grades 9 through 12 as a public high school within DeKalb County School District. Approximately 769 students attend the campus, where the student-teacher ratio averages near 15:1. About half of students are female, while the other half are male. Testing data indicates that around 2% of students are proficient in math and about 16% meet reading proficiency standards. Athletics, performing arts activities, student organizations, and mentoring initiatives all contribute to a community-oriented school environment. About 21% of students participate in AP or advanced academic coursework, and the graduation rate stands near 71%. Towers High School provides traditional academics as well as career-oriented instruction in such areas as health care, business, engineering, culinary arts and public service. Established residential neighborhoods, apartment communities and redeveloping suburban corridors are located throughout southern DeKalb County, with home values generally ranging from the mid-$200,000s to about $600,000 depending on location and property type. The school is recognized among top high schools in Georgia for its student-support programs, extracurricular involvement, and commitment to educational growth.