NBRS Badge for John S. Davidson Fine Arts School
John S. Davidson Fine Arts School - Augusta, GA
Many opportunities are available at Davidson
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Augusta, Georgia, Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School is a 6-12 fine arts school made up of a diverse population of auditioned students in both the academic and artistic arenas. Currently, fine arts programming is offered in music, dance, visual art, drama, and technical theater by instructors who have trained all over the world in their respective professions. Students receive academically rigorous hands-on experiences in all subjects from instructors who consistently pursue academic excellence in their respective fields. Opportunities are provided for students to receive high school credit in their middle school years and college credit in their high school years through AP courses and Dual Enrollment through our local colleges and university systems. Our guidance office works tirelessly to ensure that students are supported in their collegiate pursuits, and nearly 100% of our students enroll in college right after high school. Through intricate partnerships with our families and local businesses, Davidson offers students real world experiences that perpetuate a lifetime of community involvement. These unique characteristics and opportunities provide our students with working knowledge to succeed in any undertaking, thus preparing them for a lifetime of productive learning.
2015 Awardee
John S. Davidson Fine Arts School
615 12th Street
Augusta, GA, 30901-2130
Principal at time of Nomination:
Dr. Renee A. Kelly
Magnet School
Richmond County
Urban or large central city
Mission
The mission is "Excellence in education achieved through a passion in the fine arts." Students are more focused in their academics by integrating the arts.
Student Demographics