MAYNARD H. JACKSON- JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 1,205 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Maynard H. Jackson High School (often referred to as MJHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in the Grant Park/Ormewood Park area of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) system and is named after Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr., the first African American mayor of Atlanta. The school has developed a strong reputation for its academic programming, specifically its International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which offers students a rigorous curriculum aimed at developing global awareness and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to community engagement. It offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal growth. Situated in a rapidly evolving neighborhood, Maynard Jackson High School acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction, advanced coursework, and collaborative learning environments.

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*Note: Please be aware that while the address provided is in the vicinity of Maynard Jackson High School, the school is a **High School (9-12)** rather than a Junior High. It is a prominent fixture in the Atlanta Public Schools district, serving the southeast Atlanta community.*

For more information, contact Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School at (404) 802-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.