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Beach High School

High School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3001 Hopkins St, Savannah, GA 31405

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 74.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism70.8%

Students at Beach High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beach High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low20/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,123

Median home value

$304,800

Median rent

$1,431/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Savannah-chatham E-learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.21–120.4 mi493Compare →
Remnant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.7 mi22Compare →
Savannah Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.59–121.5 mi853Compare →
New Hampstead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available1,487Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Savannah-chatham County

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#30 of 58
District spending per student
$15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beach High School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beach High School

Beach High School is a public high school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 904 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,548 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beach High School

What grades does Beach High School serve?

Beach High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Beach High School?

Beach High School has an enrollment of approximately 904 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beach High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beach High School rank in GA?

Beach High School ranks #1,548 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Beach High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beach High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beach High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beach High School a charter school?

No, Beach High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beach High School a Title I school?

No, Beach High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach High School?

83.1% of students at Beach High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
904
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.0%
Area population (ZIP 31405)
39,724
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
35.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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