McNair High School

McNair High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE,  Atlanta, GA
Gresham Park Neighborhood
Dekalb County Schools
3.3
2.8
768 Students
D+
Niche Grade
Dr. Ronald E. McNair High School, built in 1964, was originally named Walker High School, but was renamed in 1987 after astronaut Ronald Erwin McNair, who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986. This public school for grades 9-12 has a main vision to help all of its students reach their full potential. McNair High School has a 64 percent graduation rate and 52 percent of its students go on to higher education, according to greatschools.org. In 2019, McNair High School launched the Junior Achievement 3DE Program, which is an innovative program formed through a joint venture between the school, Junior Achievement and the local business community. The goal of the program is to better student achievement, student engagement, critical thinking and comprehension. This is achieved by allowing students to gain relevant experience via internships and interactions with local business professionals. McNair High School also features a variety of varsity sports for the fall, winter and spring, including football, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, girls flag football, swimming, baseball, soccer, tennis, track and gymnastics. The school also has an impressive media center that houses more than 18,000 books and contains tools such as iPads, laptops, projectors and document cameras. McNair is a well-rounded school that provides a quality education for students who excel in a variety of areas.

School Details

Head of School
Loukisha Walker
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
17
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
1
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
180:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
94.5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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 182 Students
Clark Atlanta University 96 Students
University of Georgia 83 Students
Albany State University 82 Students
Georgia Southern University 71 Students
Savannah State University 71 Students
University of West Georgia 60 Students
Columbus State University 59 Students
Emory University 58 Students
Kennesaw State University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Business 52 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Biology 26 Students
Small Business Management 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Graphic Design 16 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 130 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/11/2025
I'm black and almost the whole school is black so that's what I like about it which means there's no diversity.
4.0 Senior
5/6/2025
I have great things to say about McNair because I have been here through my highs and lows. I seen this school be better than ever before at the moment.
1.0 Senior
10/2/2024
The staff is unprofessional and the food is disgusting. I recommend not sending your child to this school.
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2.8 8 Reviews
1.0 other
11/5/2023
If you really care about getting your child ready for college and the"real world" send them to a better school. It's not the teachers fault. They face challenges and many don't have the support of the administration. Good luck.
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5.0 other
5/3/2018
Great and Fantastic school. There are just students that choose not to do their work, but overall everything is fine.
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5.0 parent
12/7/2017
This is a great and fantastic school!!
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1.0 parent
3/27/2015
I feel that the administrators, especially the principal, focus too much on making this school a prison compound. They do not try to make this school a welcoming learning environment. Sure they have special visitors come every once in awhile which is really nice. But the day-to-day operation of the...
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McNair High School

McNair High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 768 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. McNair High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.16, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $307,409. Discover additional schools in the area, like Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, Braddy Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McNair High School.

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