Enrollment
575
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Savannah, GA
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
Federal NCES profile for The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130102003941
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102003941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 575 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Savannah's high schools, it stands alongside Jenkins High School (1,265 students): The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 17.3:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High compares
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
How many students attend The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High has 575 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savannah, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
The student-teacher ratio at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
80.2% of students at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
The largest demographic group at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High rank among high schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High ranks #4 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.
Is The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High a good school?
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High, 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.
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