Josey High School

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Josey High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1701 15th St,  Augusta, GA
Richmond County Schools
3.7
4.0
625 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chauncey Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
148:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Black
83.2%
Hispanic
12.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 109 Students
Georgia State University 94 Students
Albany State University 83 Students
Savannah State University 83 Students
Clark Atlanta University 73 Students
Augusta University 56 Students
University of Georgia 52 Students
Clayton State University 49 Students
Columbus State University 48 Students
Spelman College 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 23 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 17 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students
Early Childhood Education 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students
Entrepreneurship 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 114 Reviews
3.0 Alum
10/28/2024
Josey is not a bad school to be at, it's just not the best school to be at also. It's a small school year to year it gets a little worse.
5.0 Junior
10/26/2021
My experience at T.W Josey Comprehension High School is good, i love the support the teachers give here. T.W Josey is a great school nothing needs to change great faculty and staff.
3.0 Senior
10/4/2021
I like that Josey High School prides itself in school spirit. I don't like the administration and terrible food.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
6/7/2025
The blatant favoritism at this school and who the administration chooses to get in trouble and who they let slide is obvious. How can you let two girls walk past you, both wearing the same outfit, and only say something to one? The vice principal is stuck up, thinks he's better than everyone and is...
5.0 parent
7/27/2022
I will be going here for high school most of my fam did to
5.0 other
7/14/2019
I would rate This school a 5
5.0 student
11/12/2014
I love it because contrary to your beliefs Josey gives some kids hope and other the will to do better.

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Josey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Augusta, GA and is served by the Richmond County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 625 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Josey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.16, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $82,445. Discover additional schools in the area, like Academy of Richmond County High School, Johnson Magnet, Lucy Craft Laney High School, and more. Learn more about what Augusta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Josey High School.

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