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Public high school · Savannah-Chatham County · Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Arts Academy

Savannah Arts Academy rates 9.3, among the strongest high schools in Savannah-Chatham County, where the rated median is 5.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Savannah-Chatham County median is 5.2.

#17 of 2,270 schools in Georgia · Savannah-Chatham County: 12 high schools rated, median 5.2

The brief

A Savannah-Chatham County high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 17 of 2,270 schools in Georgia and 3 of 58 in Savannah-Chatham County.

Savannah Arts Academy is listed in Savannah-Chatham County, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math64%19 points above the Georgia average of 45%73 students tested · 2025 GA
Reading87%46 points above the Georgia average of 41%170 students tested · 2025 GA
Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2024, reaching 76% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 GA; 32 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
10.0
25% of the rating
Academics
9.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Savannah Arts Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$62,123
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
73
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
146/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Savannah. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
61.2% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
15 sports
6 boys' · 9 girls' · 18 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Savannah Arts Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Savannah Arts Academy serve?

Savannah Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Savannah Arts Academy?

Savannah Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Arts Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Arts Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Savannah Arts Academy rank in GA?

Savannah Arts Academy ranks #17 of 2,270 schools in GA.

What is Savannah Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Savannah Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Savannah Arts Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Savannah Arts Academy has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Savannah Arts Academy a charter school?

No, Savannah Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Savannah Arts Academy a Title I school?

No, Savannah Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Savannah Arts Academy?

25.0% of students at Savannah Arts Academy 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
853
Student-teacher ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 58
Schools in district
58
District spending per student
$15,342
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 31405)
39,724
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
35.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.