MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL

McNair High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 705 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 55 teachers, McNair High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ronald E. McNair Middle School (often referred to as McNair High School in some contexts due to the campus's history and naming) is a public educational institution located in the Gresham Park area of Atlanta, Georgia, within the DeKalb County School District. Named after the distinguished physicist and NASA astronaut Ronald McNair, the school serves a diverse student population and is situated in a historically significant neighborhood in Southeast Atlanta. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while participating in the broader mission of the DeKalb County system to improve student achievement and community engagement.

The facility at 1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE is centrally located, serving as a focal point for families in the surrounding residential community. Like many schools in the district, McNair emphasizes the development of academic literacy and career readiness, striving to prepare students for the transition to high school or post-secondary pathways. The school’s identity is closely tied to its namesake’s legacy of excellence and perseverance, and it regularly engages with local stakeholders to support student growth, extracurricular involvement, and a safe learning environment.

For more information, contact McNair High School at (678) 874-4902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.