DECA is an association of marketing students whose purpose is to develop leadership skills, vocational understanding, civic consciousness, and social intelligence. All students enrolled in business and marketing education have the opportunity and are encouraged to become involved in the activities of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students.

Involvement in DECA offers students leadership training and a chance to compete in local, state, and international events in a number of marketing occupational areas - all designed to stimulate and motivate classroom interest and vocational competence. Through DECA, students also have the opportunity to participate in social functions, meet many business leaders in the community, and to apply for scholarships which may be used to further their education for careers in marketing.

Members are current CTE students in the following classes: (Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance, Business Information Management (BIM), Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Advertising, Business Management, Securities and Investments, and Career Prep (James Resse).