- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Savannah, GA
Jenkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130102000388
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenkins High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenkins High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Jenkins High School grew from 1,118 students in 2022-23 to 1,179 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 82.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130102000388 · Savannah, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,265 enr · 17.3:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Jenkins High School grew from 1,118 students in 2022-23 to 1,179 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 73.4 → 82.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jenkins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- This school
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead K-8 School
1,118 students
What this shows Jenkins High School reports 1,265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenkins High School compares
Jenkins High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 14.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Jenkins High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Savannah
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Windsor Forest High School
Standard public school
1,069 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Beach High School
Standard public school
973 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Savannah Arts Academy
Standard public school
801 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Johnson High School
Standard public school
762 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Islands High School
Standard public school
752 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School
Standard public school
694 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins High School
How many students attend Jenkins High School?
Jenkins High School has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,118 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenkins High School?
54.1% of students at Jenkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins High School is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins High School?
Jenkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jenkins High School rank among high schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Jenkins High School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Pulaski Elementary School (1,147 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.