Josey High School

779 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Josey High School, located at 1701 15th St in Augusta, Georgia, is a public secondary school operating under the Richmond County School System. Steeped in local history, the school is named in honor of Thomas Walker Josey, a prominent physician and community leader. The institution is known for its distinctive school spirit and its "Eagle" mascot, serving a diverse student population in the heart of Augusta and providing a core component of the local educational landscape.

Academically and extracurricularly, Josey High School offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including college preparatory tracks and various career-technical pathways. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community engagement, often participating in local initiatives and sporting events that foster school pride. By combining traditional academic instruction with opportunities for student development in arts, athletics, and leadership, the school aims to support the holistic growth of its students as they prepare for their futures beyond graduation.

779

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Josey High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	73
Black	665
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
665 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (9.4 %)
White
20 (2.6 %)
Two or More
17 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)737-7360
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 282

Grade 10 175

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Josey High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	282
Grade 10	175
Grade 11	179
Grade 12	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Josey High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	50.7%
Male	384	49.3%

High School 9th - 12th