Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, C. A. Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C. A. Johnson High serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. A. Johnson High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Returning to Excellence
School Rankings
C. A. Johnson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. A. Johnson High School's ranking?
C. A. Johnson High School is ranked #445 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are C. A. Johnson High School often compared to?
C. A. Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend C. A. Johnson High School?
344 students attend C. A. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of C. A. Johnson High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School?
C. A. Johnson High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. A. Johnson High School offer ?
C. A. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C. A. Johnson High School part of?
C. A. Johnson High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is C. A. Johnson High School located?
C. A. Johnson High School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.
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