Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School

Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 Glenwood Ave SE,  Atlanta, GA
Grant Park Neighborhood
Atlanta Public Schools
3.6
4.1
1,474 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Providing the final stages for the primary education of almost 1500 students from 9th to 12th grade, Maynard H. Jackson High School is the largest public school in the Grant Park area. Named after the first African-American mayor of both Atlanta and any major southern city, the school strives to provide an accessible and empowering education producing knowledgeable and compassionate citizens ready to pursue their goals in both the academic and professional fields. The school offers advanced placement courses including 2-D art and design, calculus, computer science, macroeconomics, and psychology as well as fine arts courses including band, orchestra, dance, theater, and visual arts. The school also provides an extensive college advisory program, offering to meet one-on-one with students to help them plan their trajectory for higher education, including student aid and assistance with the enrollment process. Jackson High also sponsors a number of clubs including the Jazzy Jags Marching Band, Engineering and Robotics Team, FCA, JROTC, and Model UN. Students also have their choice of sports teams such as varsity football, softball, cross country, volleyball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, and riflery.

School Details

Head of School
Adam Danser
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
13%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Black
73.3%
White
16.3%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 566 Students
University of Georgia 408 Students
Emory University 261 Students
Clark Atlanta University 258 Students
Albany State University 246 Students
Georgia Southern University 233 Students
Kennesaw State University 228 Students
Savannah State University 214 Students
Auburn University 199 Students
University of West Georgia 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 179 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Biology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 51 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Pre-Law Studies 46 Students
Film and Video Studies 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 280 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/23/2024
It's a great school to give you opportunities to be yourself and to grow as a person. I think it's a great school for academics and extracurricular activities.
4.0 Senior
8/17/2024
My school tends to push funds toward the most promising students. They try to help the kids who don't want to be at school. However, they can only do so much. They do their best to help the students and give them what they need. Our school does fundraisers to help our students experience all the fun that the students who can afford it can.
4.0 Junior
8/15/2024
I enjoy my time here but there are some aspects that could use upgrading. I have always found good luch with teachers and staff.
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4.1 17 Reviews
5.0 student
6/23/2024
Maynard Jackson is a really good school definitely would recommend putting your high schooler here!
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2.0 parent
3/28/2023
I tried at this school but foster and the administration are awful they targeted me and provided little to no support for my 504 plan there’s no reason for expulsion for a vape device this school needs some real change and quick. All the students and employees for the most part are cool.
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5.0 parent
9/2/2022
Some people at this school are friendly, just got to find the right people. The teachers there are very good, and actually help with the work. They really want you to pass and if you don't then they're other sources you can use/do to pass. Some of the clubs are fun too, and the groups as well. The u...
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5.0 parent
7/18/2016
The principal has been very friendly and welcoming every time I have visited the school.
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