Academy of Richmond County High School

1,178 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Richmond County (ARC) is a historic public high school located in Augusta, Georgia, serving as one of the flagship institutions within the Richmond County School System. Founded in 1783, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest public high schools in the United States. Its long-standing heritage is a central part of the school’s identity, often reflected in its traditional school spirit and its iconic campus architecture, which includes the well-known "Old Academy" building.

Academically, ARC offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a variety of career-technical pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is also highly regarded for its robust extracurricular program, featuring a competitive athletics department—famously known as the "Musketeers"—as well as active student organizations, arts programs, and a dedicated JROTC unit. Serving a diverse student body, the Academy of Richmond County emphasizes a balance between maintaining its storied traditions and fostering modern academic success for the Augusta community.

1,178

Total Students

65.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Richmond County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	87
Black	837
Asian	7
Two or More	50
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	20

Black
837 (71.1%)
White
170 (14.4%)
Hispanic
87 (7.4%)
Two or More
50 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
20 (1.7%)
Asian
7 (0.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)737-7152
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,002
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 9 320

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 244

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy of Richmond County High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	320
Grade 10	323
Grade 11	291
Grade 12	244

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy of Richmond County High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	587	49.8%
Male	591	50.2%

High School 9th - 12th