Jenkins High School

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Jenkins High School ranks 301 st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jenkins High School is a public high school in Savannah, Georgia, serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Savannah-Chatham County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Jenkins High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and Biology. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate, while above 85% in recent years, is still lower than the state average. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.05% to 63.42%, suggests that the school serves a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, the data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance. For instance, Islands High School and Savannah Arts Academy consistently outperform Jenkins High School on the Milestones Assessments and have higher graduation rates. Furthermore, the nearby Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I and Biology compared to Jenkins High School. These comparisons highlight the need for Jenkins High School to address its academic performance and better support its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1800 E de Renne Ave
Savannah, GA 31406

(912) 395-6300

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,396

Feeder schools for Jenkins High School:

Elementary:	Heard Elementary School
	Hesse School
	White Bluff Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,118

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.0%

White:

16.7%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jenkins High School ranks worse than 65.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.76. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Jenkins High School has the largest high school student body size in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenkins High School is $10,396, which is the 4^th highest among 11 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkins High School 301^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Jenkins 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 Jenkins High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	36.06	243^rd	335	27.5%
2007	38.35	254^th	358	29.1%
2008	22.77	320^th	370	13.5%
2009	53.65	190^th	372	48.9%
2010	43.54	237^th	384	38.3%
2011	37.28	292^nd	402	27.4%
2012	27.70	318^th	396	19.7%
2013	28.76	341^st	425	19.8%
2014	27.64	347^th	425	18.4%
2015	28.14	310^th	435	28.7%
2016	24.95	323^rd	426	24.2%
2017	16.25	354^th	420	15.7%
2018	23.55	328^th	428	23.4%
2019	28.22	306^th	438	30.1%
2021	43.80	187^th	410	54.4%
2022	35.40	249^th	429	42.0%
2023	36.82	253^rd	442	42.8%
2024	28.76	301^st	458	34.3%

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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 Jenkins 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	1128	1128
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1379	1379
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1432	1432
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1447	1447
1994	718	713	32	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	1476
1995	771	808	40	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	1639
1996	771	808	40	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	1639
1997	723	791	52	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1583
1998	791	912	53	14	8	n/a	n/a	0	1778
1999	731	972	59	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1785
2000	691	1028	64	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1800
2001	581	943	57	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	1597
2002	466	1044	59	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1590
2003	466	1044	59	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1590
2004	426	1186	53	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1690
2005	422	1228	51	28	3	n/a	n/a	12	1744
2006	415	1099	51	44	5	n/a	n/a	13	1627
2007	387	1216	35	59	4	n/a	n/a	27	1728
2008	401	1278	33	52	4	n/a	n/a	27	1795
2009	382	1073	31	53	5	n/a	n/a	37	1581
2010	406	1008	44	48	2	0	0	0	1508
2011	362	860	43	39	0	0	55	0	1359
2012	310	836	44	36	1	0	47	0	1274
2013	260	776	38	35	1	0	45	0	1155
2014	237	680	30	10	2	0	53	0	1012
2015	221	670	25	18	4	0	67	0	1005
2016	206	648	25	31	3	0	66	0	979
2017	217	686	30	41	5	0	69	0	1048
2018	226	658	40	64	4	0	67	0	1059
2019	220	663	37	78	3	1	50	0	1052
2020	216	636	45	97	4	2	52	0	1052
2021	199	579	44	115	2	3	59	0	1001
2022	183	591	49	122	4	3	59	0	1011
2023	187	671	59	139	4	4	54	0	1118

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jenkins High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1128	62.0	18.1	21.3
1991	1379	73.0	18.8	17.5
1992	1432	72.0	19.8	20.8
1993	1447	78.0	18.6	14.4
1994	1476	80.1	18.4	13.6
1995	1639	78.0	21.0	23.9
1996	1639	78.0	21.0	23.9
1997	1583	85.3	18.6	29.5
1998	1778	93.8	19.0	26.9
1999	1785	93.1	19.2	28.9
2000	1800	93.0	19.4	27.6
2001	1597	88.0	18.1	30.3
2002	1590	87.5	18.2	34.7
2003	1590	87.5	18.2	34.7
2004	1690	90.5	18.7	40.5
2005	1744	99.4	17.5	40.7
2006	1627	89.9	18.1	43.9
2007	1728	95.9	18.0	46.9
2008	1795	109.0	16.5	46.5
2009	1581	106.2	14.9	50.6
2010	1508	100.6	14.9	58.2
2011	1359	94.7	14.3	52.6
2012	1274	85.0	14.9	59
2013	1155	78.7	14.6	62.6
2014	1012	70.4	14.3	64.3
2015	1005	72.0	13.9	65.5
2016	979	74.0	13.2	67.9
2017	1048	72.0	14.5	63.8
2018	1059	73.9	14.3	47.1
2019	1052	70.9	14.8	57.8
2020	1052	71.3	14.7	56.4
2021	1001	73.1	13.6	50
2022	1011	73.4	13.7	n/a
2023	1118	73.4	15.2	63.4

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 Jenkins High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1128	62.0	18.1	21.3
1991	1379	73.0	18.8	17.5
1992	1432	72.0	19.8	20.8
1993	1447	78.0	18.6	14.4
1994	1476	80.1	18.4	13.6
1995	1639	78.0	21.0	23.9
1996	1639	78.0	21.0	23.9
1997	1583	85.3	18.6	29.5
1998	1778	93.8	19.0	26.9
1999	1785	93.1	19.2	28.9
2000	1800	93.0	19.4	27.6
2001	1597	88.0	18.1	30.3
2002	1590	87.5	18.2	34.7
2003	1590	87.5	18.2	34.7
2004	1690	90.5	18.7	40.5
2005	1744	99.4	17.5	40.7
2006	1627	89.9	18.1	43.9
2007	1728	95.9	18.0	46.9
2008	1795	109.0	16.5	46.5
2009	1581	106.2	14.9	50.6
2010	1508	100.6	14.9	58.2
2011	1359	94.7	14.3	52.6
2012	1274	85.0	14.9	59
2013	1155	78.7	14.6	62.6
2014	1012	70.4	14.3	64.3
2015	1005	72.0	13.9	65.5
2016	979	74.0	13.2	67.9
2017	1048	72.0	14.5	63.8
2018	1059	73.9	14.3	47.1
2019	1052	70.9	14.8	57.8
2020	1052	71.3	14.7	56.4
2021	1001	73.1	13.6	50
2022	1011	73.4	13.7	n/a
2023	1118	73.4	15.2	63.4

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 Jenkins High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$610 (6.3%)	$9,002 (93.7%)	$9,612
2018	$470 (4.6%)	$9,724 (95.4%)	$10,194
2019	$722 (6.9%)	$9,674 (93.1%)	$10,396

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkins High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 253^rd of 442 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Jenkins High School)	29.7	31.7	2%
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 (Jenkins High School)	17.8	8.2	9.6%
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 (Jenkins High School)	28.3	31	2.7%
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 (Jenkins High School)	37.2	43.8	6.6%
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	1052	1118	6.3%
African American	663	671	1.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	37	59	59.5%
Hispanic	78	139	78.2%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	220	187	15%
Two or More Races	50	54	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.8%	63.4%	5.6%

Schools Near Jenkins 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
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	1,118	73	15.2	63.4%	187 (16.7%)	671 (60.0%)	139 (12.4%)	59 (5.3%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	54 (4.8%)	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
DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center	Public	6-12	1149 Cornell Ave	Savannah	31406	Chatham County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(912) 303-1930	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	3012 Sunset Blvd	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-6400	790	61	13.0	77.3%	36 (4.6%)	675 (85.4%)	38 (4.8%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.9%)	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
Savannah Arts Academy	Public	9-12	500 Washington Ave	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5000	905	62	14.5	17.2%	527 (58.2%)	142 (15.7%)	96 (10.6%)	63 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.4%)	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	72	8	9.1	72.2%	11 (15.3%)	39 (54.2%)	12 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	9 (12.5%)	71.2	83^rd of 458 public high schools	81.9%					(n/a)	43.5	87.5	52.6		$2,523	$772	$1,751
Beach High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hopkins St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5330	914	62	14.6	79.0%	43 (4.7%)	770 (84.2%)	79 (8.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.8%)	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
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	701	58	12.1	86.9%	19 (2.7%)	620 (88.4%)	40 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	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 Early College High School	Public	9-12	400 Pennsylvania Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-2535	151	10	14.9	62.3%	17 (11.3%)	104 (68.9%)	19 (12.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	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
Islands High School	Public	9-12	170 Whitemarsh Island Rd	Savannah	31410	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-2000	862	55	15.5	29.2%	543 (63.0%)	148 (17.2%)	64 (7.4%)	35 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.1%)	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
Windsor Forest High School	Public	9-12	12419 Largo Dr	Savannah	31419	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-3400	1,012	64	15.7	72.1%	115 (11.4%)	677 (66.9%)	149 (14.7%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.5%)	23.6	334^th of 458 public high schools	27.1%		22.7	327^th of 442 public high schools	26.0%	7	25.6	14.0	25.1	29.9	$9,997	$516	$9,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenkins High School

What is the racial makeup of Jenkins High School?

Students at Jenkins High School are 60% African American, 17% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Jenkins High School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

What schools feed into Jenkins High School?

Jenkins High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heard Elementary School
Elementary : Hesse School
Elementary : White Bluff Elementary School

How many students attend Jenkins High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,118 students attended Jenkins High School.

Is Jenkins High School a good school?

Jenkins High School ranks 301^st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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