C. A. Johnson High School

2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (803) 253-7092

www.richlandone.org

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C. A. Johnson High School serves 387 students in grades 9-12.

C. A. Johnson High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C. A. Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

C. A. Johnson High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

387 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

C. A. Johnson High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,149 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#198 out of 1149 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

Black

95%

33%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

49%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of C. A. Johnson High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

60-64%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

59%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C. A. Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richland 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

What is the graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School?

The graduation rate of C. A. Johnson High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.

How many students attend C. A. Johnson High School?

387 students attend C. A. Johnson High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

95% of C. A. Johnson High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of C. A. Johnson High School?

C. A. Johnson High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education