C. A. Johnson High School

C. A. Johnson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2219 Barhamville Rd,  Columbia, SC
Richland County School District One
3.6
5.0
404 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
67%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
D+
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
3.29
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
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
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
388:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Black
94.5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
1.4%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 71 Students
South Carolina State University 61 Students
Claflin University 58 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 43 Students
Coastal Carolina University 42 Students
Winthrop University 40 Students
Benedict College 35 Students
College of Charleston 33 Students
Francis Marion University 30 Students
Clemson University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 30 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 20 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 57 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/2/2022
I wish the classes were more interesting and interactive. The administration is so strict on everyone who isn't an athlete and doesn't give students a voice.
4.0 Alum
6/23/2018
Overall, C.A Johnson High School shaped me into the young women I am today. Over the years, there were many teachers and administrators who provided me with great guidance and knowledge. The student body size made it easier for everyone to know each other and become close, basically a family. In the halls, there were many administrators and teachers who were parental figures and helped their students as they would with their own children.
2.0 Alum
5/10/2018
C.A. Johnson is an inner city public school that has a bad rep for minority violence and mischief. I would not blame the staff, they are actually a group of individuals that look out for their students and try their best to keep them out of trouble.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
9/10/2025
C.A. Johnson High School deserves a better rating because many prominent people have graduated from this school. Students are focused and excelling in STEM. And, this school offers smaller classroom sizes and individualized assistance to students who need additional help.

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C. A. Johnson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. C. A. Johnson 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 3.29, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $192,651. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pendergrass Fairwold School, Dreher High School, Eau Claire High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near C. A. Johnson High School.

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