B.E.S.T ACADEMY
B.E.S.T Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 393 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 35 teachers, B.E.S.T Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
B.E.S.T. Academy (Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology) is a specialized all-male public middle and high school located in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, the academy is founded on a unique educational model that emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and college readiness. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive, focused environment that prepares young men to succeed in higher education and compete in an increasingly global, technology-driven workforce.
The curriculum at B.E.S.T. Academy is heavily rooted in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, integrated with a strong focus on leadership and personal responsibility. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school cultivates a "brotherhood" culture, encouraging students to support one another through mentorship and communal accountability. By combining a college-preparatory academic track with specialized technical training and extracurricular opportunities, B.E.S.T. Academy aims to empower its students to become well-rounded, innovative leaders in their respective communities.
For more information, contact B.E.S.T Academy at (404) 802-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
B.E.S.T ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 393 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 35.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 393 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending B.E.S.T ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Male
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.