- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Savannah, GA
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130102004291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102004291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130102004291 · Savannah, GA High · SMALL · CHARTER
68 enr · 9.7:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 68
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
68 students
What this shows Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School compares
Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
White 17.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Savannah
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jenkins High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 12.
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 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?
58.3% of students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School rank among high schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School ranks #2 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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.