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Academy of Richmond County High School

Public | 9-12 | 1230 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 26, 2003

The Academy has given my daughter a great education. The teacher/student ratio is one of the best in Georgia. arc has won the all sports trophy for the last 4 years and this year was certified for its International Baccalaureate program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2003

This is a great school. My son graduated in 2002> and is very pround that he gaduated from ARC.


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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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

341 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

333 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

287 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
50%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
35%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

346 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
63%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

289 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 77% 38%
White 18% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (706) 737-7152

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