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| Mays High School (Atlanta) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mays High School |
| Established | 1981 |
| Type | Public high school |
| District | Atlanta Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | Georgia |
| Country | United States |
Mays High School (Atlanta) is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 in southwest Atlanta. Founded in the early 1980s, the school is part of Atlanta Public Schools and serves communities near West End (Atlanta), Adamsville, Atlanta, and Washington Park, Atlanta. Mays High School has been associated with regional initiatives involving City of Atlanta, Fulton County Schools, and civic organizations such as Atlanta Board of Education and Georgia Department of Education.
Mays High School opened in 1981 amid shifting demographics involving Desegregation in the United States, Atlanta desegregation busing, and municipal planning linked to Maynard Jackson-era urban policy and Andrew Young-era community development. Early leadership engaged with entities including Atlanta Public Schools central administration, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapters in Georgia (U.S. state), and local chapters of National Urban League to shape student services. The school’s evolution intersected with initiatives by Atlanta Housing Authority, collaborations with Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University for pipeline programs. Over the decades the school responded to federal and state education reforms such as those influenced by No Child Left Behind Act, state accountability measures from Georgia Department of Education, and local policy reforms enacted by the Atlanta Board of Education.
The campus is located near major Atlanta corridors serving neighborhoods near Interstate 285, Campbellton Road, and Fulton Industrial Boulevard. Facilities include classrooms, a library media center, science labs, and an auditorium used for partnerships with cultural institutions like the Woodruff Arts Center, High Museum of Art, and Alliance Theatre. Athletic facilities accommodate programs connected to community organizations such as Atlanta Sports Council and municipal recreation departments overseen by City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation. Infrastructure improvements have been supported by bonds approved by the Atlanta Board of Education and grant programs associated with Georgia State Senate representatives and civic foundations including The Coca-Cola Foundation and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
Academic offerings encompass college preparatory curricula aligned with standards from the Georgia Standards of Excellence, Advanced Placement courses recognized by the College Board, and career pathways in partnership with institutions like Atlanta Technical College and Georgia State University. The school has hosted dual-enrollment agreements with Morehouse College and collaborative STEM initiatives involving Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. Programs addressing college readiness have engaged organizations such as TRIO (United States Department of Education program), AVID, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation support networks. Vocational and technical tracks coordinate with workforce development entities including Georgia Department of Labor and WorkSource Atlanta to provide internships with employers such as Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and Coca-Cola Company.
Student organizations include chapters of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club (United States), and politically oriented groups that engage with Atlanta City Council forums and civic leaders like Keisha Lance Bottoms and Andre Dickens. Cultural programming collaborates with institutions such as Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History and Atlanta History Center, while performing arts ensembles partner with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and regional festivals including Atlanta Jazz Festival. Community service projects have cooperated with Habitat for Humanity affiliates and United Way of Greater Atlanta campaigns. Student journalism and yearbook teams have interacted with collegiate advisers from Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University media departments.
Athletic teams compete in interscholastic leagues governed by the Georgia High School Association and have rivalries with schools across Fulton County (Georgia) and DeKalb County, Georgia. Programs include football, basketball, track and field, and soccer; teams have faced opponents such as Booker T. Washington High School (Atlanta), Carver High School (Atlanta), and Douglass High School (Atlanta). Athletic development has drawn coaching influence from collegiate programs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Georgia State Panthers, and Morehouse Maroon Tigers, and student-athletes have progressed to collegiate competition sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Alumni and staff have gone on to roles in politics, arts, sports, and business, linking the school to figures and institutions such as Georgia General Assembly members, local elected officials affiliated with Atlanta City Council, performers associated with Fox Theatre (Atlanta), athletes who advanced to National Football League rosters and National Basketball Association organizations, and professionals recruited by corporations including Delta Air Lines and The Home Depot. Educators have collaborated with higher education faculty from Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University on curriculum development and outreach.
Mays High School maintains partnerships with community stakeholders including Atlanta Public Schools, local non-profits like United Way of Greater Atlanta, faith organizations such as Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta), business partners like The Coca-Cola Company and Delta Air Lines, and higher education partners including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. Collaborative initiatives have engaged municipal agencies including City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation and advocacy groups like Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. to support student internships, service learning, and community revitalization projects.
Category:Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state) Category:Schools in Atlanta