Savannah Arts Academy
801 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Savannah Arts Academy (SAA) is a premier public magnet high school located in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and commitment to the arts, the school operates on a competitive audition-based admissions process. Students at SAA choose a specific "major" to pursue throughout their high school career, which may include disciplines such as dance, theater, visual arts, communication arts, instrumental music, or vocal music. This specialized focus allows students to receive pre-professional training while simultaneously completing a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.
Beyond its artistic offerings, Savannah Arts Academy is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia due to its exceptional performance on standardized tests and its high graduation rates. The school fosters a unique campus culture that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, often resulting in students who go on to attend prestigious universities and conservatories. By bridging the gap between traditional academics and intensive arts education, the academy provides a distinct environment designed to cultivate well-rounded, disciplined, and innovative young scholars.
Beyond its artistic offerings, Savannah Arts Academy is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia due to its exceptional performance on standardized tests and its high graduation rates. The school fosters a unique campus culture that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, often resulting in students who go on to attend prestigious universities and conservatories. By bridging the gap between traditional academics and intensive arts education, the academy provides a distinct environment designed to cultivate well-rounded, disciplined, and innovative young scholars.
801
Total Students
60.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 450 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 134 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More | 61 |
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White450 (56.2%)
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Black134 (16.7%)
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Hispanic97 (12.1%)
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Two or More61 (7.6%)
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Asian59 (7.4%)
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)395-5000 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 801 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 60.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 125 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
197
Grade 10
195
Grade 11
203
Grade 12
206
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 197 |
| Grade 10 | 195 |
| Grade 11 | 203 |
| Grade 12 | 206 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 559 | 69.8% |
| Male | 242 | 30.2% |
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