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#37 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 2% in state

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School

High School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County charter high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

705 E Anderson St # 31401, Savannah, GA 31401

  • Math 88% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+6.65 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+45.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+31.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$15,342

Students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency88%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

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

Based on 10 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 77Very 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

$50,182

Median home value

$477,600

Median rent

$1,428/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

37.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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 Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.59–121.0 mi853Compare →
St Vincents AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.0 mi285Compare →
Grace Ashtin Christian School for GirlsPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–111.3 mi4Compare →
The Habersham SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.3 mi182Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Savannah-chatham County

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#2 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

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

About Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is a public high school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 84 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School

What grades does Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School serve?

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School rank in GA?

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School ranks #37 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School 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 Classical Academy Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School a charter school?

Yes, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School a Title I school?

No, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?

64.3% of students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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
84
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 31401)
20,562
Area average commute
16.3 min
Area median age
27.6
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 31401; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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