Islands High School

Summary:

Islands High School is a public high school located in Savannah, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 862 students. It 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.

Islands High School consistently performs better than the Savannah-Chatham County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Islands High School had 63% proficiency in American Literature and Composition, compared to 34.6% for the district and 42% for the state. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 94.1% over the past five years, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, Islands High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 16.5 over the past three years, and its spending per student has increased from $8,442 in 2016-2017 to $9,336 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources.

When compared to nearby high schools, Islands High School stands out as a top performer. For instance, Savannah Arts Academy, a public school located 5.05 miles away, consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia and has a 99.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than Islands High School. Additionally, the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Islands High School (29.23%) is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Beach High School (78.99%) and Johnson High School (77.34%), suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population. While Islands High School is a strong-performing school, it faces competition from nearby high-performing schools, such as Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, which may offer unique educational opportunities for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
       Savannah, GA  31410


(912) 395-2000

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,336 Help


Feeder schools for Islands High School:

Elementary:    Marshpoint Elementary School
    May Howard Elementary School
Middle:    Coastal Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  862

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.0%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Islands High School ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4th 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 74.57. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Islands High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Islands High School 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 Islands High School is $9,336. 8 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Islands High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Islands High School 73rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Islands High School 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 Islands High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 66.45 100th 425 76.5%
2014 59.26 130th 425 69.4%
2015 48.38 155th 435 64.4%
2016 53.54 135th 426 68.3%
2017 43.75 183rd 420 56.4%
2018 54.51 134th 428 68.7%
2019 45.52 189th 438 56.8%
2022 61.88 111th 429 74.1%
2023 64.50 101st 442 77.1%
2024 74.57 73rd 458 84.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 20, 2018

Open Quote Teachers are great and a nice selection of honors and AP courses. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Islands High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 424 60 25 14 0 1 22 0 546
2012 537 89 41 25 2 0 35 0 729
2013 591 134 41 25 1 0 36 0 828
2014 672 148 51 15 1 1 43 0 931
2015 660 147 53 24 5 1 49 0 939
2016 679 165 51 31 4 0 53 0 983
2017 682 175 54 44 5 0 62 0 1022
2018 675 175 48 67 2 1 51 0 1019
2019 660 182 47 73 1 0 53 0 1016
2020 659 175 40 89 5 0 63 0 1031
2021 637 161 43 81 1 0 56 0 979
2022 594 148 39 74 0 2 72 0 929
2023 543 148 35 64 1 1 70 0 862

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 Islands High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 546 36.1 15.1 22.5
2012 729 44.2 16.4 25.8
2013 828 50.3 16.4 27.9
2014 931 54.7 17.0 28.7
2015 939 58.0 16.1 29.2
2016 983 58.0 16.9 30.1
2017 1022 59.7 17.1 27.9
2018 1019 57.8 17.6 22.3
2019 1016 60.6 16.7 30.3
2020 1031 59.2 17.4 26.6
2021 979 59.0 16.5 24.2
2022 929 56.6 16.4 n/a
2023 862 55.4 15.5 29.2

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 Islands High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 546 36.1 15.1 22.5
2012 729 44.2 16.4 25.8
2013 828 50.3 16.4 27.9
2014 931 54.7 17.0 28.7
2015 939 58.0 16.1 29.2
2016 983 58.0 16.9 30.1
2017 1022 59.7 17.1 27.9
2018 1019 57.8 17.6 22.3
2019 1016 60.6 16.7 30.3
2020 1031 59.2 17.4 26.6
2021 979 59.0 16.5 24.2
2022 929 56.6 16.4 n/a
2023 862 55.4 15.5 29.2

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 Islands High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $300 (3.6%) $8,143 (96.5%) $8,442
2018 $307 (3.4%) $8,616 (96.5%) $8,924
2019 $433 (4.6%) $8,902 (95.4%) $9,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Islands High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 438 High schoolsRanks 101st of 442 High schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Islands High School)52.448.2
 4.2%
   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 (Islands High School)12.217
 4.8%
   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 (Islands High School)42.472.7
 30.3%
   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 (Islands High School)35.446.2
 10.8%
   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 Students1016862
 15.2%
African American182148
 18.7%
American Indian11
Asian4735
 25.5%
Hispanic7364
 12.3%
Pacific Islander01
White660543
 17.7%
Two or More Races5370
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%29.2%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Islands High School

Islands High School ranks 73rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Islands High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marshpoint Elementary School
Elementary : May Howard Elementary School
Middle : Coastal Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 862 students attended Islands High School.

Students at Islands High School are 63% White, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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