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McNair High School

Public | 9-12 | 865 students

 

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Posted October 7, 2012

it was excellent could make a couple of changes but overall Excellent has a wonderful teaching staff
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2011

I love the teacher involvement, they really care about the students and always try to push them beyond their expectations. Im so thankful for them, not all teachers care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2010

Overall I see improvement based on academics and interaction with faculty and students. The teachers I have met appeared genuinely interested in my son's academic progress and offered mentoring, gearing him towards college. Some students behavior leaves much still to be desired. Manners, etiquette, respect and grooming starts at home. Parents should not expect the school staff to raise their children and teach them those basics things. The school can only be as successful as the parent's committment and their involvement in their child's education and growth. Parental involvement and support at McNair High is poor. Parents do not support most school activities, programs or PTSA. Attendance at most functions are extremely low. However, should a problem arise they are quick to storm the school. We need parent and community involvement/support if we expect the school and students to meet their full potential and become successful leaders.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

There is absoultley no reason any should ever want to attend McNair - at all. Everyone at this school is absoutley insane - the kids never go to class and the staff is just a buddy-buddy with them liek they are there friends. no one here wants to succeed, not the students or the staff. You would have to seriously hate your child to send them here, it really doesn't get any worse.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 1, 2009

This is the school I attend. The teachers are engaged in what the students do and have wonderful academies and great hands on activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 3, 2005

This is the school I attened. I am very happy to see the improvements that are taking place. The teachers are great and seem to be very caring and concern people. I do feel though that if the baseball team had a coach the knew as much about baseball as he does football the team would do a lot better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2003

School is improving. Computer Specialist is awesome, need more of him around. Sport teams are great. Teachers are doing there best with what they have. I'm impressed with the school.
—Submitted by Ms. Scott, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
43%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
49%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
34%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
20%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
43%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
28%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 37%
Hispanic 1% 12%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
White 0% 44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 73%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 10%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • James H Jones
Fax number
  • (678) 874-4910

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (678) 874-4902

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