Midtown High School

929 Charles Allen Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

1,696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grady High School, now officially known as **Midtown High School**, is a historic and prestigious public secondary school located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, adjacent to Piedmont Park. Established in 1947, the school has long been recognized for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. It is particularly well-regarded for its specialized focus on communications and journalism, housing the highly acclaimed *The Southerner* student newspaper and a robust broadcast media program that has earned national recognition for excellence.

The school community is known for its diverse and politically active student body, reflecting the vibrant culture of the surrounding Midtown neighborhood. Beyond its academic reputation, the institution boasts a strong tradition in athletics and the arts, with numerous extracurricular clubs that cater to a wide range of student interests. Following a name change in 2021 to better align with its location and values, Midtown High School continues to function as a focal point for the Atlanta Public Schools system, maintaining a legacy of preparing students for success in competitive university environments and beyond.

1,696

Total Students

103.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midtown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	731
Hispanic	153
Black	633
Asian	47
Two or More	123
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
731 (43.1%)
Black
633 (37.3%)
Hispanic
153 (9.0%)
Two or More
123 (7.3%)
Asian
47 (2.8%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)802-3001
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 9 424

Grade 10 457

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 386