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Jo Johnson High School

Public | 9-12 | 585 students

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Posted July 17, 2009

My husband and I are both graduates of Johnson high school. My husband attended Auburn University on a full scholorship. We have 3 sons whom also attended J.O.J. Johnson has an excelent Magnet program. One of our sons attends Auburn(full scholorship). One attends Tuskegee(full scholorship). and one is a senior with offers. We are just ONE of the many success stories. Excelence is a choice. We chose Johnson High
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2007

Had my first visit to Johnson on College Day. I was impressed by the great building and lovely grounds. The student body was pleasant, polite and congenial. I was most impressed with the students positive attitudes, questions, interests and plans for their future. I hope our system does not let them down.


Posted February 1, 2007

I graduated from J.O.Johnson in 1995 and was SGA President. I have since gone on to become a successful executive with a very competitive corporation. I owe the foundation of what I learned about people skills, focus, and drive from the terrific educators at Johnson.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 12, 2005

I graduated from JOJ in 1987 and it was and still is a great school! I now have a son attending JOJ and he loves it! I think the administrators and teachers are doing an awesome job. The problem with any school is parental involvement. Students can learn all day at school but if it's not being reinforced at home, that is where the problem resides. Parents must first realize that certain things (discipline, character and respect for self/others) must first be taught at home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2005

I am a 1997 graduate of Johnson High. This school was and is still is a wonderful school. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have chosen any other school.It is the students that make or break any school.If parents would start setting an example for their children,motivating and enforcing discipline,I strongly believe that is an important factor in any school! In addition to that, support the school and faculty; it is always a group effort!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 23, 2004

This scholl is as bad or as good and the child wants it to be. The teachers are great and the facility is well motivated. The Principal has what it takes to keep the students on track. I am a proud Johnson supported for the past 30 years.
—Submitted by DJ Roberts, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

145 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

137 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

145 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
49%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

143 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

151 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Language

All Students57%
Female67%
Male43%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Math

All Students72%
Female78%
Male62%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male60%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female34%
Male27%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch26%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant31%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Language

All Students73%
Female80%
Male63%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Math

All Students88%
Female95%
Male79%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male79%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education10%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students64%
Female70%
Male55%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
White 2% 59%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6201 Pueblo Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
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Phone: (256) 428-8100

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