B.E.S.T Academy
237 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
237
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 218 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Black218 (92.0 %)
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Hispanic17 (7.2 %)
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Two or More2 (0.8 %)
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)802-4900 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 237 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 259 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
21
Grade 8
29
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
49
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 21 |
| Grade 8 | 29 |
| Grade 9 | 31 |
| Grade 10 | 49 |
| Grade 11 | 36 |
| Grade 12 | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 237 | 100% |
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