McNair High School

What McNair High School does

Ronald E. McNair High School is a public secondary school operated by the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), serving students in grades 9 through 12 at its campus at 1804 Bouldercrest Road SE in Atlanta, Georgia. The school is named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the physicist and NASA astronaut who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and operates under the leadership of Principal Harold Walker, who has led the school since 2013. McNair offers a comprehensive academic portfolio including Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment (Move On When Ready), Gifted education, Special Education services compliant with IDEA, and a Title I program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The school's academic offering is supplemented by Career Pathway programs spanning A/V Technology & Film, Computer Science, CyberSecurity, Drafting/Engineering Graphics, JROTC, and Food/Nutrition/Wellness, alongside an Occupational Education Center delivering career and technical education. The Media Center provides access to more than 18,000 books and subscription databases; technology delivery is mediated through the Clever SSO platform and the Infinite Campus student information system, with the district's "Digital Dreamers" technology initiative supporting device access. Extracurricular programming includes a competitive athletics program (Varsity/JV Football, Volleyball, Softball), the award-winning Mighty Marching Mustangs band, FBLA, FCCLA, SGA, and additional clubs. Student support is delivered via a counseling center, a Title IX framework, and the SAFE Center for wraparound social-emotional and family services. Industry exposure is provided through a partnership with 21st Century Leaders, connecting students with mentors at companies including Coca-Cola, Georgia Power, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

The school is governed as part of DCSD by the DeKalb County Board of Education, with District 3 School Board Member Deirdre P. Pierce representing the McNair attendance area. As a publicly funded institution, McNair generates no commercial revenue; its funding flows from district, state, and federal education sources, and enrollment is guaranteed for resident students within the DCSD-assigned attendance zone. The entity therefore has no traditional ownership, no commercial pricing model, and operates as a government state entity rather than a private enterprise.

Name

McNair High School

Legal name

Dr. Ronald E. McNair High School

Website

https://mcnairhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ronald E. McNair High School is a DeKalb County public high school serving grades 9-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. Named after NASA astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair, it provides AP, dual enrollment, career pathway, and Special Education programs alongside extracurriculars, athletics, and wraparound support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• Career pathway programs
• College preparatory programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ronald E. McNair High School is a public secondary school providing grades 9-12 education within the DeKalb County School District. The school's core offering comprises academic instruction (including AP, Gifted, Special Education, and Dual Enrollment), Career Pathway programs spanning technology, business, engineering, JROTC, and culinary fields, plus student support services such as the Counseling Center, Media Center, SAFE Center wraparound services, Title I programming, athletics, and student clubs/organizations.

Product overview

Ronald E. McNair High School operates as a comprehensive public high school within the DeKalb County School District, offering a multi-faceted educational portfolio. The core academic structure includes traditional resident programs, Special Education services, and Gifted education, supplemented by Career Pathway Programs (A/V Technology & Film, Business & Technology, Computer Science, Drafting/Engineering, JROTC, and more). Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Enrollment, and Work-Based Learning extend college and career readiness. The Media Center provides access to over 18,000 physical books plus digital resources through Destiny Discover, Sora, MackinVIA, Galileo, and World Book. The school supports student development through counseling services, the SAFE Center wraparound services, Title I programming, athletics, and over a dozen clubs and organizations including FBLA and the award-winning marching band. Technology access is facilitated through Clever SSO, with attendance and academic tracking managed via Infinite Campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Pathway Programs Structured academic programs preparing students for specific career fields including A/V Technology & Film, Introduction to Business & Technology, Computer Science, Drafting/Engineering Graphics, Financial Literacy, Foundations of Engineering & Technology, JROTC, and Food, Nutrition & Wellness.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level coursework offered on campus with the potential to earn college credit while still in high school.
• Move On When Ready / Dual Enrollment Allows students in grades 9-12 to earn high school and college credit simultaneously through partner institutions.
• Gifted Program Specialized instruction for students demonstrating exceptional intellectual or creative abilities, including AP courses, directed study, and mentorship opportunities.
• Special Education Program Services for students with active Individualized Education Plans (IEP), delivered according to federal IDEA mandates.
• Occupational Education Center Programs Career and technical education including Auto Service, Barbering, Broadcast Video, CyberSecurity, Cosmetology, Manufacturing Engineering, Healthcare, Law and Justice, and Teaching as a Profession.
• Work-Based Learning Program Combines classroom learning with real-world job experience, allowing students to earn wages while developing professional skills.
• Media Center / Library Services Information hub offering access to over 18,000 books, subscription databases, research tools, iPads, laptops, LCD projectors, and document cameras supporting the curriculum.
• Counseling Center Academic counseling, SAT/ACT preparation, college planning, career guidance, and mental health support services for enrolled students.
• SAFE Center Student and Family Engagement center providing wraparound services including future planning, social-emotional wellness, and family support through community partnerships.
• Title I Program Federal program supporting school reform and academic standards aligned with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including Varsity and JV Football, Volleyball, and Varsity and JV Softball.
• Clubs and Organizations Student organizations including SGA, FBLA, FCCLA, Men of Distinction, Diamonds and Pearls, The Cultured Kids, Chess Club, and the Mighty Marching Mustangs band.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mighty Marching Mustangs received Superior Ratings (highest rating) for 5 consecutive years at DeKalb County Marching Festival Evaluation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DeKalb County School DistrictcoreOthersMcNair High School is part of the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), which manages enrollment, curriculum standards, funding, and district-wide programs including Disconnect to Reconnect phone-free initiative and Digital Dreamers technology program.
• Georgia State Convocation CenterminorOthersVenue for Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
• 21st Century LeaderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer leadership program connecting high school students with industry experts and top companies like Coca-Cola, Georgia Power, and Warner Bros. Discovery to build essential leadership skills and professional networks

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Martin Luther King Jr. High School: Another DCSD public high school serving Atlanta-area students with comparable academic, CTE, and extracurricular offerings under the same district policies, funding structure, and Title I/ESEA accountability framework as McNair.
• Arabia Mountain High School: DCSD public high school operating under the same district attendance policy, federal Title I/IDEA compliance obligations, and shared Career Pathway / Dual Enrollment infrastructure as McNair.
• Druid Hills High School: DCSD public high school offering the same district-administered AP, dual enrollment, and CTE pathway options, comparable governance structure, and shared parent communication channels (Infinite Campus, Microsoft Teams).
• Towers High School: DCSD public high school operating under the same district policies, federal program eligibility, and central registration system as McNair, with overlapping Career Pathway and JROTC-style programming.
• Lakeside High School: DCSD public high school with the same district-managed academic programs, Infinite Campus SIS, Clever SSO, and Title I / IDEA compliance framework, serving a comparable grade 9-12 student population.
• Chamblee High School: DCSD public high school operating under identical curriculum standards, federal program compliance, and district technology stack (Digital Dreamers, Clever, Infinite Campus) as McNair.
• Stone Mountain High School: DCSD public high school in close geographic proximity to McNair, sharing the same district curriculum standards, Infinite Campus SIS, and Clever SSO stack, serving a comparable socioeconomic demographic.
• Columbia High School: DCSD public high school sharing the same attendance-zone-based enrollment model, district-funded athletics, and Career Pathway program catalog as McNair, with parallel governance by DCSD Board of Education.
• Dunwoody High School: DCSD public high school offering the same AP, dual enrollment, work-based learning, and athletics programming, governed by the same district policies and board oversight structure as McNair.
• Cedar Grove High School: DCSD public high school geographically adjacent to McNair, sharing the same Title I considerations, district-managed Media Center integrations, and Centralized Counseling/SAFE-style student support structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mcnair-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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