Amelia L Johnson High School

Marengo County
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
144 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Amelia Love Johnson High School, located on Coates Street in Thomaston, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Marengo County School District. Named in honor of a prominent local figure, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its student body. It focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and school spirit. By utilizing its digital platform, the school maintains communication with parents and community members regarding academic calendars, school policies, and student achievements. Overall, Amelia Love Johnson High School functions as a vital anchor in Thomaston, striving to equip its students with the necessary skills and character development to succeed in a changing world.
144
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    141 (97.9 %)
  • White
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marengo County
Phone: (334)627-3364
Website: http://aljhsmarengoal.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio