Islands High School

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

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:
73^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,336

Feeder schools for Islands High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 814

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

African American:

17.7%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Islands High School ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^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 74.57. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), African American (17.7%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Islands High School is 15.1. 7 high schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Islands High School employs 53.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 73^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Islands 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 Islands High School

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

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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, August 20, 2018

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	Total
2011	424	60	25	14	0	1	22	546
2012	537	89	41	25	2	0	35	729
2013	591	134	41	25	1	0	36	828
2014	672	148	51	15	1	1	43	931
2015	660	147	53	24	5	1	49	939
2016	679	165	51	31	4	0	53	983
2017	682	175	54	44	5	0	62	1022
2018	675	175	48	67	2	1	51	1019
2019	660	182	47	73	1	0	53	1016
2020	659	175	40	89	5	0	63	1031
2021	637	161	43	81	1	0	56	979
2022	594	148	39	74	0	2	72	929
2023	543	148	35	64	1	1	70	862
2024	517	144	36	63	1	2	51	814

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
2024	814	53.9	15.1	41.3

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
2024	814	53.9	15.1	41.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 189^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 101^st 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)	52.4	48.2	4.2%
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 (Islands High School)	12.2	17	4.8%
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 (Islands High School)	42.4	72.7	30.3%
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 (Islands High School)	35.4	46.2	10.8%
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	1016	862	15.2%
African American	182	148	18.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	47	35	25.5%
Hispanic	73	64	12.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	660	543	17.7%
Two or More Races	53	70	32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	29.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Islands 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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)
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 Islands High School

What schools feed into Islands High School?

Islands High School is fed by the following schools:

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

What is the racial makeup of Islands High School?

Students at Islands High School are 64% White, 18% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Islands High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 814 students attended Islands High School.

What district is Islands High School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

Is Islands High School a good school?

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

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