Stone Mountain High School: Career Prep in Stone Mountain, GA (2026 List)

About Stone Mountain High School

Stone Mountain High School, located at 4555 Central Dr., Stone Mountain, GA 30083, serves students in grades 9 through 12 as a public high school within DeKalb County School District. There are approximately 1,206 students enrolled at the campus, with an average student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Enrollment is 48% female and 52% male. Academic proficiency data shows around 12% of students are proficient in math and nearly 14% meet reading proficiency standards. The Stone Mountain community around the school shapes a close-knit school environment with athletics, fine arts programs and student leadership activities. About 12% of students participate in AP or advanced academic coursework, and the graduation rate stands near 76%. Stone Mountain High School combines core academics with career-focused studies in healthcare, business, engineering, and public service. The campus serves diverse residential neighborhoods and suburban corridors near the historic Stone Mountain area, where nearby home values commonly range from the mid-$200,000s to around $650,000 depending on neighborhood style and proximity to Atlanta. The school is recognized among top high schools in Georgia for its community-centered culture, student-support programs, and broad extracurricular opportunities.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 14%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 14% in Reading.

67

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1206

Total Students

$62692

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.74%

Asian 9.78%

Hispanic 15.51%

Black 70.56%

Two+ Races 1.82%

Native Am. 0.17%

White

1.74%

Asian

9.78%

Hispanic

15.51%

Black

70.56%

Two+ Races

1.82%

Native Am.

0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1206

47.6%

574 Female

52.4%

632 Male

Student Population

1206 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

402 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Stone Mountain High School Contact Information

Address

4555 Central Dr, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083

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Phone

(678) 676-6302

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Website

stonemountainhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Stone Mountain High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during a Visions of the Future ceremony where graduates were awarded cords and awards on May 18, 2026. The school’s junior varsity wrestling team was named 2026 County Champions and a student was named a DeKalb County School District film winner. The school has also recently moved to a phone-free zone policy for the 2025-2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What is Stone Mountain High School known for?

Ans. Stone Mountain High School is well known for its arts programs, athletic traditions, and its long standing history in the local community.

Q2. What arts opportunities are available at Stone Mountain High School?

Ans. Students participate in band, chorus, theater productions, visual arts, and school performances throughout the year.

Q3. Does Stone Mountain High School offer career-focused learning opportunities?

Ans. CTAE pathways include healthcare, business, engineering, and technology-related coursework alongside traditional academics.

Q4. Are advanced classes available at Stone Mountain High School?

Ans. AP classes, honors programs and dual-enrollment classes are available in many departments.

Q5. What makes student life distinctive at Stone Mountain High School?

Ans. Community events, athletics traditions, and performing arts activities play a major role in the school’s identity.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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