B.E.S.T Academy
268 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.
268
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Black | 249 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black249 (92.9%)
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Hispanic14 (5.2%)
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Two or More4 (1.5%)
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White1 (0.4%)
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)802-4950 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 268 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 259 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
39
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
48
Grade 9
42
Grade 10
29
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 39 |
| Grade 7 | 45 |
| Grade 8 | 48 |
| Grade 9 | 42 |
| Grade 10 | 29 |
| Grade 11 | 26 |
| Grade 12 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 268 | 100% |
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