Beach High School

973 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Beach High School, located at 3001 Hopkins St in Savannah, Georgia, holds a significant place in the history of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Originally founded in 1867 by the American Missionary Association, it is one of the oldest schools in the region and carries a rich legacy as a pillar of the African American community in Savannah. Throughout its long history, the school has undergone several transformations and relocations, eventually establishing its current facility, which serves as a center for academic and extracurricular development for local students.

Today, Beach High School operates as a public secondary institution dedicated to preparing students for college and career success. It offers a comprehensive curriculum alongside various programs, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride among its students and alumni, often emphasizing its historical importance while continuing to evolve to meet the educational needs of modern-day Savannah.

973

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	109
Black	783
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
783 (80.5%)
Hispanic
109 (11.2%)
White
38 (3.9%)
Two or More
30 (3.1%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-5330
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	762
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Grade 9 363

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beach High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	363
Grade 10	290
Grade 11	159
Grade 12	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beach High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	492	50.6%
Male	481	49.4%

High School 9th - 12th