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Envied by those who cannot attend, cherished by those who attend, and loved by its graduates, Benjamin Elijah Mays High School is the flagship institution in the City of Atlanta Public School System. Benjamin E. Mays High School was named in honor of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, a humanitarian and international pioneer. In honor of this great educator, our academic foundation and world class athletic program is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar. We have been named the #1 high school in the Atlanta Public School System by the Georgia Department of Education.
 
Our learning structure is built on the premise that smaller is better. Therefore, we currently serve approximately 1800 students in 5 small learning communities.  Our communities include the following: Science and Mathematics, Business & Entrepreneurship, Eagle Leadership, Dorothy Height Academy of Leadership, and Mass Communication.
 
 

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  • Superintendent Search Committee community meetings

    The Superintendent Search Committee will hold community meetings at schools in every cluster. The purpose of the meetings is to obtain input regarding the profile for the next superintendent.  The meeting dates and locations are listed below. All meetings will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

     

    ·       May 15: North Region meetings will be held at Harper-Archer MS, the Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy and Sutton MS.

    ·       May 16: South Region meetings will be held at Long MS and Price MS.

    ·       May 20: West Region meetings will be held at Brown MS, Bunche MS and Young MS.

    ·       May 21: East Region meetings will be held at Inman MS and King MS.
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