Academy of Richmond County High School in Augusta, GA - US News Best High Schools
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Academy of Richmond County High School 

910 Russell St, Augusta, Georgia | (706) 737-7152

(706) 737-7152

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#12,635 in National Rankings

Overall Score 28.43/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,141

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Overview of Academy of Richmond County High School

Academy of Richmond County High School is ranked 308th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy of Richmond County High School is 44%. The total minority enrollment is 82%, and 98% of students are economically disadvantaged. Academy of Richmond County High School is 1 of 11 high schools in the Richmond County Public Schools.

Academy of Richmond County High School 2024 Rankings

Academy of Richmond County High School is ranked #12,635 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

28.43

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    44%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    10%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    3%
  • Reading Proficiency

    15%
  • Science Proficiency

    10%
  • Graduation Rate

    83%

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Ranking Factors

How Academy of Richmond County High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 432 schools ranked in Georgia.

College Readiness Index Rank

#5,909

National

#130

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,967

National

#130

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#16,325

National

#400

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#14,034

National

#344

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,932 (tie)

National

#347

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#5,909

#130

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,967

#130

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#16,325

#400

State Assessment Performance Rank

#14,034

#344

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,932 (tie)

#347

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Students/Teachers at Academy of Richmond County High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,141

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

81.7%

Minority Enrollment

81.7%

Minority Enrollment

68.9%

Black

18.3%

White

6.5%

Hispanic

3.9%

Two or More Races

1.3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%

Asian


Gender Distribution:

Female48%
Male52%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

98%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

98%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

0%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

67

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Test Scores at Academy of Richmond County High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

21.9/100

Subject Proficiency:

Georgia administered the Georgia Milestones Assessment System to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

3

7

30

15

25

40

10

25

40

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Georgia Milestones Assessment System

7.4%

Georgia Milestones Assessment System Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

7.9%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

25.3%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-23.3%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

68.3%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

44%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

10%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

23%

Exam Pass Rate

9%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

19%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

11%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

56%

Exam Pass Rate

30%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

83% (well below state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Mid-size City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

11

Total Students

9,358

College Readiness (district average)

22.5

Proficient in Reading (district average)

25%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

7%

Proficient in Science (district average)

25%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Academy of Richmond County High School

910 Russell St

Augusta, Georgia 30904

#12,635 in National Rankings

#308 in Georgia High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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