Benjamin E. Mays High School

3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

1,337 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Benjamin E. Mays High School, located in the Campbellton Road area of Southwest Atlanta, is a cornerstone of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. Named in honor of the renowned educator, theologian, and mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the school carries a legacy of academic rigor and social consciousness. It serves a predominantly African American student body and is deeply integrated into the cultural and historical fabric of the local community, emphasizing the importance of civil rights and civic leadership in its educational mission.

The school is well-known for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletics department and its celebrated performing arts offerings. Mays High School frequently garners attention for its "Raiders" spirit and its commitment to fostering student talent through specialized pathways, including a strong focus on college and career readiness. While the school has navigated the challenges common to large urban districts, it remains a vital institution for local families, consistently striving to provide a comprehensive high school experience that balances traditional academics with character development and community involvement.

1,337

Total Students

107.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin E. Mays High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	96
Black	1,230
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Black
1,230 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
96 (7.2 %)
Two or More
7 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-5100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 400

Grade 10 374

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 265