Students decide which SLC they would like to be entered in with a form explaining all the SLCs.

This form is composed of a selection graph explaining the SLC they would like to be in, and a short essay area.

In total there are five SLCs: Choice, Edge, Innovation, New Tech, and Q&I.

Of Decatur Central's 1,632 students (in the 2007–08 school year), 83% were White, 10% were African American, 4% were Hispanic, 1% were Asian, and 2% were multiracial.

[2] The mascot of Decatur Central is the Hawk; the school colors are Navy Blue and Varsity Gold.