C. A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
C. A. Johnson High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 396 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, C. A. Johnson High has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
C. A. Johnson High School, located on Barhamville Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a historic institution within the Richland County School District One. The school holds a significant place in the community’s history, long serving as a hub for academic and extracurricular development for students in the area. It operates with a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, emphasizing both rigorous coursework and the cultivation of leadership skills within a supportive educational environment.
Beyond its academic curriculum, C. A. Johnson is well-regarded for its strong school spirit and its deep-rooted legacy in Columbia. The school offers a variety of athletics, clubs, and career-focused programs designed to engage students with diverse interests. By fostering a culture of pride and community connection, the school strives to empower its student body to overcome challenges and become productive, contributing members of society long after graduation.
For more information, contact C. A. Johnson High at (803) 253-7092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 253-7092
C. A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 396 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 396 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending C. A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.