Johnson High School

Summary:

Johnson High School is a public high school located in Savannah, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 790 students. The school is part of the Savannah-Chatham County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnson High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, ranking between 323-361 out of 410-458 schools over the past 5 years. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Its 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 82.2% to 85.8% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the state average of around 83-84%. Proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are significantly lower than the Savannah-Chatham County and state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in American Literature was 25%, compared to 34.6% for the district and 42% for the state. Additionally, Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School, which is in the same district, has significantly higher test scores and a 100% graduation rate, while Savannah Arts Academy, also in the same district, is ranked among the top 5% of high schools in the state.

The high percentage of students receiving free/reduced-price lunch at Johnson High School, ranging from 72.33% to 77.34% over the past 3 years, suggests that the school may be serving a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact academic achievement. The school's low ranking and test scores may also be related to factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school resources. Addressing these underlying factors will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Johnson High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3012 Sunset Blvd
Savannah, GA 31404

(912) 395-6400

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,605

Feeder schools for Johnson High School:

Elementary:

Isle of Hope School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 797

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.8%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson High School ranks worse than 78.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Johnson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson High School is 11.6, which is the 3^rd best among 12 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

Compare Johnson High School employs 68.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson High School is $11,605, which is the 2^nd highest among 12 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Johnson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson High School 359^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Johnson High School in the ranking list.)

Savannah-Chatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah-Chatham County 128^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	50.15	173^rd	335	48.4%
2007	51.10	180^th	358	49.7%
2008	43.31	230^th	370	37.8%
2009	59.68	141^st	372	62.1%
2010	45.75	220^th	384	42.7%
2011	31.02	327^th	402	18.7%
2012	24.93	330^th	396	16.7%
2013	24.43	360^th	425	15.3%
2014	32.03	324^th	425	23.8%
2015	18.17	370^th	435	14.9%
2016	18.98	351^st	426	17.6%
2017	16.15	356^th	420	15.2%
2018	23.67	327^th	428	23.6%
2019	21.61	340^th	438	22.4%
2021	22.02	323^rd	410	21.2%
2022	19.88	336^th	429	21.7%
2023	17.64	361^st	442	18.3%
2024	20.12	359^th	458	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Johnson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	930	930
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1011	1011
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	971	971
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1026	1026
1994	484	459	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
1995	455	553	13	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1996	455	553	13	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1997	456	629	17	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1109
1998	476	693	24	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1201
1999	442	618	20	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2000	430	608	19	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2001	398	595	28	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2002	411	656	41	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2003	411	656	41	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2004	430	723	42	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	1210
2005	443	709	47	13	6	n/a	n/a	22	1240
2006	469	775	37	22	1	n/a	n/a	22	1326
2007	441	912	47	20	1	n/a	n/a	30	1451
2008	460	1066	45	22	2	n/a	n/a	25	1620
2009	392	1077	49	26	4	n/a	n/a	31	1579
2010	370	970	46	23	3	0	0	0	1412
2011	102	889	21	16	1	0	71	0	1100
2012	56	873	10	18	1	0	37	0	995
2013	47	786	8	15	1	0	30	0	887
2014	55	785	3	5	1	0	26	0	875
2015	41	722	3	9	0	0	26	0	801
2016	45	723	5	10	1	0	22	0	806
2017	41	703	6	14	3	0	27	0	794
2018	43	658	6	23	2	0	23	0	755
2019	39	684	3	28	1	1	17	0	773
2020	33	687	2	32	1	1	23	0	779
2021	33	685	2	28	0	1	28	0	777
2022	36	633	2	37	1	1	36	0	746
2023	36	675	4	38	5	1	31	0	790
2024	24	684	4	55	5	0	25	0	797

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	930	57.0	16.3	19.7
1991	1011	63.0	16.0	20.6
1992	971	64.0	15.1	21.7
1993	1026	63.0	16.3	25
1994	954	54.8	17.4	25.5
1995	1026	48.0	21.4	33
1996	1026	48.0	21.4	33
1997	1109	62.3	17.8	36.6
1998	1201	72.8	16.5	34.1
1999	1087	70.6	15.4	34.4
2000	1070	62.0	17.3	31.7
2001	1031	62.0	16.6	31.3
2002	1118	62.0	18.0	38.6
2003	1118	62.0	18.0	38.6
2004	1210	66.5	18.2	39.2
2005	1240	69.9	17.7	35.4
2006	1326	73.9	17.9	47.5
2007	1451	81.4	17.8	45
2008	1620	86.9	18.6	46.6
2009	1579	97.0	16.3	50.3
2010	1412	92.5	15.2	62.1
2011	1100	75.3	14.6	60.8
2012	995	67.4	14.7	69.8
2013	887	64.3	13.7	74.9
2014	875	66.8	13.0	74.5
2015	801	67.0	11.9	78.4
2016	806	65.0	12.4	77.5
2017	794	63.4	12.5	75.4
2018	755	57.5	13.1	61.3
2019	773	62.9	12.2	73.2
2020	779	60.6	12.8	76.6
2021	777	60.0	12.9	72.3
2022	746	59.1	12.6	n/a
2023	790	60.5	13.0	77.3
2024	797	68.3	11.6	81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	930	57.0	16.3	19.7
1991	1011	63.0	16.0	20.6
1992	971	64.0	15.1	21.7
1993	1026	63.0	16.3	25
1994	954	54.8	17.4	25.5
1995	1026	48.0	21.4	33
1996	1026	48.0	21.4	33
1997	1109	62.3	17.8	36.6
1998	1201	72.8	16.5	34.1
1999	1087	70.6	15.4	34.4
2000	1070	62.0	17.3	31.7
2001	1031	62.0	16.6	31.3
2002	1118	62.0	18.0	38.6
2003	1118	62.0	18.0	38.6
2004	1210	66.5	18.2	39.2
2005	1240	69.9	17.7	35.4
2006	1326	73.9	17.9	47.5
2007	1451	81.4	17.8	45
2008	1620	86.9	18.6	46.6
2009	1579	97.0	16.3	50.3
2010	1412	92.5	15.2	62.1
2011	1100	75.3	14.6	60.8
2012	995	67.4	14.7	69.8
2013	887	64.3	13.7	74.9
2014	875	66.8	13.0	74.5
2015	801	67.0	11.9	78.4
2016	806	65.0	12.4	77.5
2017	794	63.4	12.5	75.4
2018	755	57.5	13.1	61.3
2019	773	62.9	12.2	73.2
2020	779	60.6	12.8	76.6
2021	777	60.0	12.9	72.3
2022	746	59.1	12.6	n/a
2023	790	60.5	13.0	77.3
2024	797	68.3	11.6	81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$923 (8.7%)	$9,668 (91.3%)	$10,591
2018	$929 (8.1%)	$10,547 (91.9%)	$11,476
2019	$991 (8.5%)	$10,613 (91.5%)	$11,604

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 340^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 361^st of 442 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Johnson High School)	17.3	17.9	0.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Savannah-Chatham County)	40.8	30.9	9.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Johnson High School)	9.4	11.3	1.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Savannah-Chatham County)	31.2	21.2	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Johnson High School)	22	20.5	1.5%
End of Course Biology (Savannah-Chatham County)	40.7	37.9	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Johnson High School)	28.2	19.7	8.5%
End of Course United States History (Savannah-Chatham County)	44.5	32.6	11.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	773	790	2.2%
African American	684	675	1.3%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	28	38	35.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	39	36	7.7%
Two or More Races	17	31	82.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.2%	77.3%	4.1%

Schools Near Johnson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	3012 Sunset Blvd	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6400	797	68	11.6	81.9%	24 (3.0%)	684 (85.8%)	55 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.1%)	20.1	359^th of 458 public high schools	21.6%		17.6	361^st of 442 public high schools	18.3%	2	25.0	18.0	29.9	16.0	$11,605	$991	$10,613
Jenkins High School	Public	9-12	1800 E de Renne Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6300	1,179	82	14.3	72.7%	168 (14.2%)	722 (61.2%)	174 (14.8%)	57 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (4.5%)	28.8	301^st of 458 public high schools	34.3%		36.8	253^rd of 442 public high schools	42.8%	48	27.3	11.2	29.1	32.3	$10,396	$722	$9,674
Savannah Early College High School	Public	9-12	400 Pennsylvania Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-2535	145	11	13.0	57.2%	18 (12.4%)	93 (64.1%)	20 (13.8%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	78.7	53^rd of 458 public high schools	88.4%		62.4	110^th of 442 public high schools	75.1%	57	67.6	33.3	66.7	60.7	$7,423	$246	$7,177
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High	Public	9-12	400 Pennsylvania Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5050	639	57	11.3	86.9%	26 (4.1%)	564 (88.3%)	32 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	13.5	404^th of 458 public high schools	11.8%		12.7	396^th of 442 public high schools	10.4%	8	20.1	13.1	18.5	10.1	$12,041	$1,253	$10,788
Savannah Arts Academy	Public	9-12	500 Washington Ave	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5000	853	63	13.5	25.0%	479 (56.2%)	150 (17.6%)	95 (11.1%)	61 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.0%)	83.4	41^st of 458 public high schools	91.0%		84.6	30^th of 442 public high schools	93.2%	11	79.7	31.2	73.6	66.7	$9,752	$298	$9,455
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	705 E Anderson St # 31401	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	No	(912) 395-4040	84	9	9.7	64.3%	17 (20.2%)	39 (46.4%)	17 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	10 (11.9%)	71.2	83^rd of 458 public high schools	81.9%					(n/a)	43.5	87.5	52.6		$2,523	$772	$1,751
DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center	Public	6-12	1149 Cornell Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 303-1930	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Islands High School	Public	9-12	170 Whitemarsh Island Rd	Savannah	31410	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-2000	814	54	15.1	41.3%	517 (63.5%)	144 (17.7%)	63 (7.7%)	36 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (6.3%)	74.6	73^rd of 458 public high schools	84.1%		64.5	101^st of 442 public high schools	77.1%	28	63.0	35.7	72.3	51.2	$9,336	$433	$8,902
Beach High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hopkins St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5330	904	62	14.6	83.1%	36 (4.0%)	751 (83.1%)	87 (9.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.4%)	23.8	331^st of 458 public high schools	27.7%		16.8	366^th of 442 public high schools	17.2%	35	17.6	32.8	24.4	25.2	$9,676	$1,299	$8,377
Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School	Public	9-12	151 Coach Joe Turner St	Savannah	31408	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6750	706	47	15.1	62.3%	58 (8.2%)	455 (64.4%)	125 (17.7%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	78.5	54^th of 458 public high schools	88.2%		72.7	67^th of 442 public high schools	84.8%	13	54.9	62.2	53.7	71.0	$9,692	$248	$9,444

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson High School

How many students attend Johnson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 797 students attended Johnson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Johnson High School?

Students at Johnson High School are 86% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools feed into Johnson High School?

Johnson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Isle of Hope School

Is Johnson High School a good school?

Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Johnson High School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

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