Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Charter School 349 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) is a public charter school located in the historic Cuyler-Brownville district of Savannah, Georgia. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the school operates on a tuition-free basis and is open to all students residing in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Its educational philosophy is rooted in a classical model, which emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, traditional core subjects, and the development of strong character and civic virtue.

The school is distinguished by its "back-to-basics" approach, prioritizing mastery in math, science, history, and literature, often incorporating the study of Latin and a heavy focus on writing and public speaking. By fostering an environment centered on high academic standards and structured classroom settings, Savannah Classical Academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and informed citizenship. As a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy in its operations and curriculum, allowing it to adhere to its specific pedagogical mission while remaining accountable to state educational standards.

349

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	67
Black	175
Asian	8
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Black
175 (50.1%)
White
71 (20.3%)
Hispanic
67 (19.2%)
Two or More
27 (7.7%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-4040
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	32
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	55.6%
Male	155	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)