C. A. Johnson High

2219 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204

364 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

364

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. A. Johnson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	344
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Black
344 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)253-7092
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 129

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 59