JOHNSON MAGNET
Johnson Magnet is a public high school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 686 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Johnson Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Johnson Magnet, located at 1324 Laney Walker Blvd in Augusta, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Richmond County School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that focuses on specific areas of study, often emphasizing advanced curriculum, specialized instruction, or a particular thematic focus intended to prepare students for higher education and future career opportunities.
The school is notable for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse learning community by drawing students from across the district. By offering a structured and challenging program, Johnson Magnet aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills among its student body. Its location in downtown Augusta places it in a central hub of the community, helping it serve as a cornerstone for students looking for an alternative to traditional neighborhood schools.
For more information, contact Johnson Magnet at (706) 823-6933 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
JOHNSON MAGNET is a public school in Augusta, GA with about 686 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Richmond County
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 43.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 686 students
- Black or African American
- 69.2%
- White
- 18.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.7%
- Male
- 45.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.