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Josey High School

Public | PK, 9-12 | 814 students

 

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Posted April 13, 2010

I am a former student of T.W. Josey High school and I would not necessarily recommend this school to someone who has high expectations in their learning. A lot of the teaches do stuff just to get it done and don't really teach the students what they need to learn. The principal is very involved with the school though, he tries to get everything done for the students and he does try to improve the learning system especially since they have not made the AYP in a while.


Posted April 13, 2010

I have been to this school myself and the standards are set very low for the students. The teachers are not the best either they do not discipline the students in the proper way. There is very little parent involvement that I have seen.


Posted January 20, 2010

Hello... I am a current student at T.W. Josey high school. Everyone is going to have they say so's about my school. What I can say is that everything that happens at our school happens at any other black school. People think its the teachers and principal that causes the problems here. But some teachers become students friends and get involved with their students. They stay after school and show effort to help the students. Our principal Dr. Wiggins is wonderful. He walks the hall making sure his school is in an orderly manner. He makes sure his students are in class learning all they can learn. Isn't that what he's supposed to do?!?!?! T.W. Josey High School is great and I would recomend it to any child who is planning to be someone in life.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 11, 2007

Hi . .I am a former student of Josey, and I just have to say I agree with Ms.Butler. Josey is a school with high standards. They do anything and everything to prepare students for the real world. What the first young lady said is half true. The teachers go beyond being your teacher, they are your friend. They help you if you need help, isn't that what being a teacher is all about? The principal is constantly walking the hallways making sure everyone is in class and doing what they are supposed to be doing. Overall Josey is a very lovable school. And I'm not saying that because I graduated from there. I'm saying it because it is the God honest truth. It is my guarantee that your child would absolutly love this school if he/she attends it. Hey I did . .


Posted April 9, 2005

I was not a student at this school, but my daughter is apart of this school's environment and she's a great student. The school is very educational, and is not what most people make it out to be. Sometime the principal has to make the good suffer with the bad, and sometime he has no choice but to take that action. The teachers at this high school are doing a great job. I definitly give them props for what they are doing. My daughter loves this school, and we have moved plenty of times but I can't get her to get from Josey High School. She wants to graduate from there. She loves the Marching band and the teacher, so I advise you know the school before you spectulate.
—Submitted by Evonne Butler, a parent


Posted April 9, 2005

My school is a wonderful place to be. I Love my school and I wouldn't have it another way. Josey is all that to me and I wouldn't go to Laney, Butler, Cross Creek, Hephzibah, or any other school worth naming. The teachers are wonderful here take it from a tenth grade honor roll student.
—Submitted by Kesha Butler, a student


Posted December 5, 2004

yes I was a student at josey high school and i never got in trouble but i had to leave the school because the teachers did not teach they acted like they were the students and we were the teachers.
—Submitted by lashonda miller, a student


Posted August 5, 2004

The school administration does not like parents involved with the school. I was told by the principal that I was an 'outsider' and he would not assist me with concerns about my daughter's education. Most of the teachers my child had were not interested in teaching. I do not like the environment nor the principal at T W Josey High School.
—Submitted by Patricia McElvy, a parent


Posted August 21, 2003

Josey has always been of interest to me. I had great teachers when I was attending there 1989-1993. Everyone was very encouraging, caring, supportive, and loving. The students meant everything to the staff, and in return the staff meant everything to the students. Josey will always be the number one High School for me in Richmond County.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
9%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
25%
Integrated Math 2

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

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
10%
Physical Science

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

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
48%
U.S. History

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

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
29%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 37%
White 2% 44%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 12%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 21%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ronald Wiggins
Fax number
  • (706) 731-7668

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Augusta, GA 30901
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