The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

Summary:

The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Savannah, Georgia, part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district. With 701 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools over the past decade, despite its proximity to several high-performing schools in the area.

The school's graduation rates have fluctuated between 77.3% and 92.5% over the past 5 years, lower than nearby Savannah Arts Academy (99.5%) and Savannah Early College High School (100%), but higher than some other nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (86.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the higher per-student spending at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High compared to some nearby schools, the academic outcomes do not reflect the additional resources. This highlights the challenges of serving a predominantly low-income student population and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these students. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, its recent improvements in graduation rates suggest there may be opportunities for the school to make progress with the right strategies in place.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Pennsylvania Ave
       Savannah, GA  31404


(912) 395-5050

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,041 Help


Feeder schools for The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High:

Elementary:    Andrea B Williams Elementary School
    Henderson E Formey Junior Early Learning Center
    Shuman Elementary School
Middle:    Hubert Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.4%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High ranks worse than 88.2% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 11 ranked high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High has the largest high school student body size in the Savannah-Chatham County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is $12,041, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High 404th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High in the ranking list.)

Savannah-Chatham County:

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


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Rank History for The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 9.85 381st 402 5.2%
2012 18.74 349th 396 11.9%
2013 20.69 377th 425 11.3%
2014 19.98 378th 425 11.1%
2015 13.55 394th 435 9.4%
2016 9.87 397th 426 6.8%
2017 8.03 401st 420 4.5%
2018 7.27 408th 428 4.7%
2019 7.88 404th 438 7.8%
2021 10.75 391st 410 4.6%
2022 9.68 398th 429 7.2%
2023 12.66 396th 442 10.4%
2024 13.53 404th 458 11.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 20 854 0 6 0 0 0 0 880
2011 9 686 0 5 0 0 26 0 726
2012 32 779 1 3 0 0 19 0 834
2013 30 716 2 5 0 1 19 0 773
2014 18 652 0 6 0 0 24 0 700
2015 11 651 1 3 0 0 26 0 692
2016 13 592 0 3 0 1 23 0 632
2017 10 529 1 4 1 0 30 0 575
2018 14 517 0 4 2 0 13 0 550
2019 14 489 0 5 1 0 12 0 521
2020 10 559 0 11 1 0 18 0 599
2021 10 595 1 29 0 1 17 0 653
2022 16 567 1 35 0 0 16 0 635
2023 19 620 1 40 0 0 21 0 701

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

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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 The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 880 58.8 14.9 87.6
2011 726 56.2 12.9 75.9
2012 834 55.8 14.9 83.1
2013 773 56.1 13.7 84.9
2014 700 44.0 15.9 86.1
2015 692 48.0 14.4 87.1
2016 632 49.0 12.8 88
2017 575 48.9 11.7 81.7
2018 550 43.4 12.6 65.3
2019 521 42.0 12.4 80.4
2020 599 47.2 12.6 83.1
2021 653 44.7 14.6 76.9
2022 635 59.2 10.7 n/a
2023 701 57.7 12.1 86.9

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 The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 880 58.8 14.9 87.6
2011 726 56.2 12.9 75.9
2012 834 55.8 14.9 83.1
2013 773 56.1 13.7 84.9
2014 700 44.0 15.9 86.1
2015 692 48.0 14.4 87.1
2016 632 49.0 12.8 88
2017 575 48.9 11.7 81.7
2018 550 43.4 12.6 65.3
2019 521 42.0 12.4 80.4
2020 599 47.2 12.6 83.1
2021 653 44.7 14.6 76.9
2022 635 59.2 10.7 n/a
2023 701 57.7 12.1 86.9

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 The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,516 (12.6%) $10,541 (87.4%) $12,057
2018 $1,304 (11.1%) $10,472 (88.9%) $11,777
2019 $1,253 (10.4%) $10,788 (89.6%) $12,041

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 404th of 438 High schoolsRanks 396th of 442 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High)4.815.7
 10.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Savannah-Chatham County)40.830.9
 9.9%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High)5.510.1
 4.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Savannah-Chatham County)31.221.2
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High)20.918.5
 2.4%
   End of Course Biology (Savannah-Chatham County)40.737.9
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High)12.73.9
 8.8%
   End of Course United States History (Savannah-Chatham County)44.532.6
 11.9%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521701
 34.5%
African American489620
 26.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic540
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White1419
 35.7%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.4%86.9%
 6.5%


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The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Georgia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High.

Students at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High are 88% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.


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