Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School

1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901

640 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Johnson Magnet, located at 1324 Laney Walker Blvd in Augusta, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Richmond County School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that focuses on specific areas of study, often emphasizing advanced curriculum, specialized instruction, or a particular thematic focus intended to prepare students for higher education and future career opportunities.

The school is notable for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse learning community by drawing students from across the district. By offering a structured and challenging program, Johnson Magnet aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills among its student body. Its location in downtown Augusta places it in a central hub of the community, helping it serve as a cornerstone for students looking for an alternative to traditional neighborhood schools.

640

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	56
Black	425
Asian	18
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	3

Black
425 (66.4%)
White
106 (16.6%)
Hispanic
56 (8.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.0%)
Asian
18 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)823-6933
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
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 6 93

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 102

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 85