Islands High School

170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410

(912)395-2000

752 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Islands High School, located on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah, Georgia, is a prominent public high school serving the coastal community. Known for its modern facilities and scenic campus, the school operates under the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Islands High School is well-regarded for its active student life and athletics programs, often referred to as the "Sharks." The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a collaborative environment, making it a focal point for the families residing in the eastern districts of Savannah. Its location provides a unique setting that combines proximity to the city's urban resources with the distinct culture of the Georgia coastal islands.

752

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Islands High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	61
Black	121
Asian	26
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
483 (64.2%)
Black
121 (16.1%)
Hispanic
61 (8.1%)
Two or More
59 (7.8%)
Asian
26 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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)395-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 205

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 175

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Islands High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	205
Grade 10	187
Grade 11	185
Grade 12	175

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Islands High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	46.4%
Male	403	53.6%

High School 9th - 12th