- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130102003941
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 130102003941 · Savannah, GA High · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 10.1:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High 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 575
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
575 students
What this shows The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High compares
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,469
- 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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), down 62.
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.