Savannah Arts Academy

Summary:

Savannah Arts Academy is a high-performing public high school in Savannah, Georgia, serving 905 students in grades 9-12. This specialized arts-focused school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and strong test scores.

Savannah Arts Academy stands out for its consistently high academic achievement, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state on the Georgia Milestones assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.7% of Savannah Arts Academy students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to just 34.6% in the Savannah-Chatham County district and 42% statewide. The school also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.5% to 99.6% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Savannah Arts Academy is a standout, the nearby schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district have a wide range of academic performance. Schools like Islands High School and Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School also perform well, but others like Beach High School, Jenkins High School, Johnson High School, and The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High have significantly lower academic performance. The relatively low free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratio at Savannah Arts Academy suggest that the school may have access to more resources and a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405

(912) 395-5000

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,752

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 905

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

African American:

15.7%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Savannah Arts Academy ranks better than 91% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 11 ranked high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.45. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Savannah Arts Academy 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 Savannah Arts Academy is $9,752. 5 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Savannah Arts Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah Arts Academy 41^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Savannah Arts Academy 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 Savannah Arts Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	91.55	3^rd	335	99.1%
2007	92.16	3^rd	358	99.2%
2008	88.62	13^th	370	96.5%
2009	90.58	6^th	372	98.4%
2010	92.42	4^th	384	99.0%
2011	90.83	5^th	402	98.8%
2012	92.17	1^st	396	99.7%
2013	91.26	3^rd	425	99.3%
2014	87.57	8^th	425	98.1%
2015	76.94	40^th	435	90.8%
2016	85.30	25^th	426	94.1%
2017	83.80	27^th	420	93.6%
2018	89.23	18^th	428	95.8%
2019	93.78	7^th	438	98.4%
2021	91.45	9^th	410	97.8%
2022	85.62	28^th	429	93.5%
2023	84.56	30^th	442	93.2%
2024	83.45	41^st	458	91.0%

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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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by a parent
Monday, February 9, 2015

Excellent school, I think you can grade a school based upon graduation rate, college readiness, What schools are the graduates attending, and SAT/ACT test scores. Savannah Arts excels on all of these levels and more, my daughter was admitted to multiple top 25 universities and is at Emory University now. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Savannah Arts Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	211	175	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2000	288	200	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2001	328	212	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
2002	377	160	11	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2003	377	160	11	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2004	395	120	16	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2005	435	120	20	11	2	n/a	n/a	7	595
2006	499	117	18	19	1	n/a	n/a	14	668
2007	524	101	35	19	1	n/a	n/a	16	696
2008	502	99	31	22	1	n/a	n/a	16	671
2009	515	129	30	28	3	n/a	n/a	25	730
2010	530	152	38	28	3	0	0	0	751
2011	519	144	38	27	3	0	22	0	753
2012	524	140	45	25	4	0	26	0	764
2013	533	129	46	33	3	1	29	0	774
2014	558	123	56	11	4	2	33	0	787
2015	566	138	48	17	2	2	36	0	809
2016	595	137	50	28	4	2	41	0	857
2017	609	134	59	34	3	0	53	0	892
2018	584	143	65	53	4	0	64	0	913
2019	614	127	72	59	1	0	76	0	949
2020	606	127	73	72	1	0	83	0	962
2021	597	124	76	84	2	0	79	0	962
2022	563	124	66	83	2	0	75	0	913
2023	527	142	63	96	1	0	76	0	905

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 Savannah Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	397	37.1	10.7	34.5
2000	505	33.0	15.3	35.2
2001	562	41.0	13.7	23.7
2002	567	43.5	13.0	14.5
2003	567	43.5	13.0	14.5
2004	547	40.0	13.7	12.8
2005	595	45.7	13.0	11.4
2006	668	50.1	13.3	11.6
2007	696	56.7	12.3	10.4
2008	671	53.0	12.7	9
2009	730	55.5	13.2	12.9
2010	751	55.4	13.5	16.4
2011	753	55.1	13.6	14.1
2012	764	54.6	13.9	13.2
2013	774	55.7	13.8	11.2
2014	787	52.8	14.9	10.8
2015	809	55.0	14.7	10.5
2016	857	57.0	15.0	11.6
2017	892	56.1	15.9	11.3
2018	913	61.7	14.7	10.2
2019	949	63.4	14.9	12.1
2020	962	61.0	15.7	12
2021	962	60.0	16.0	13.1
2022	913	61.0	14.9	n/a
2023	905	62.1	14.5	17.2

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 Savannah Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	397	37.1	10.7	34.5
2000	505	33.0	15.3	35.2
2001	562	41.0	13.7	23.7
2002	567	43.5	13.0	14.5
2003	567	43.5	13.0	14.5
2004	547	40.0	13.7	12.8
2005	595	45.7	13.0	11.4
2006	668	50.1	13.3	11.6
2007	696	56.7	12.3	10.4
2008	671	53.0	12.7	9
2009	730	55.5	13.2	12.9
2010	751	55.4	13.5	16.4
2011	753	55.1	13.6	14.1
2012	764	54.6	13.9	13.2
2013	774	55.7	13.8	11.2
2014	787	52.8	14.9	10.8
2015	809	55.0	14.7	10.5
2016	857	57.0	15.0	11.6
2017	892	56.1	15.9	11.3
2018	913	61.7	14.7	10.2
2019	949	63.4	14.9	12.1
2020	962	61.0	15.7	12
2021	962	60.0	16.0	13.1
2022	913	61.0	14.9	n/a
2023	905	62.1	14.5	17.2

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 Savannah Arts Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$236 (2.6%)	$9,005 (97.4%)	$9,241
2018	$165 (1.7%)	$9,589 (98.3%)	$9,754
2019	$298 (3.1%)	$9,455 (97.0%)	$9,752

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Savannah Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 30^th of 442 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Savannah Arts Academy)	85.4	75.4	10%
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 (Savannah Arts Academy)	82.4	35.1	47.3%
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 (Savannah Arts Academy)	84.1	70.2	13.9%
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 (Savannah Arts Academy)	77.3	68.6	8.7%
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	949	905	4.6%
African American	127	142	11.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	72	63	12.5%
Hispanic	59	96	62.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	614	527	14.2%
Two or More Races	76	76
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	17.2%	5.1%

Schools Near Savannah Arts Academy

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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
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
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
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
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
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)
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	191 Carl Griffin Dr	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 652-3879	16			81.3%	4 (25.0%)	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0
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	684	44	15.6	58.3%	60 (8.8%)	458 (67.0%)	108 (15.8%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.1%)	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 Savannah Arts Academy

Is Savannah Arts Academy a good school?

Yes. Savannah Arts Academy ranks in the top 9.0% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Savannah Arts Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 905 students attended Savannah Arts Academy.

What district is Savannah Arts Academy in?

Savannah-Chatham County

What is the racial makeup of Savannah Arts Academy?

Students at Savannah Arts Academy are 58% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

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