John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School

John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
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United States
Coordinates33°28′26″N 81°58′32″W / 33.473778°N 81.975591°W / 33.473778; -81.975591
Information
TypePublic magnet for the fine and performing arts
Established1934 (as elementary school)
1981 (as magnet school)
School districtRichmond County School System
PrincipalRenee Kelly
Teaching staff45.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment716 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.70[1]
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Maroon and silver
   
MascotTitan
NicknameDFA
TuitionFree
WebsiteDavidson Fine Arts Magnet School

John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School (DFA) is a public magnet school for the fine and performing arts located in downtown Augusta, Georgia, United States. It draws students in grades 6 through 12 throughout Richmond County. In addition to a basic curriculum of college preparatory and Advanced Placement academic courses, Davidson offers academic and fine arts courses in the areas of visual arts, music, chorus, dance, cinema production, and theatre. It has been recognized as a National Grammy Signature School, has been ranked as the #1 school in the state of Georgia, and has placed in the top 100 tier of Newsweek's "America's Best High Schools."

  1. ^ a b c "Davidson Magnet School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 8, 2024.