Oglethorpe Charter School

Charter School 567 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oglethorpe Charter School, located at 7202 Central Ave in Savannah, Georgia, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy from the local school district, allowing it to implement a specialized curriculum that emphasizes high academic standards and character development. The school is known for its rigorous learning environment, which focuses on preparing middle-school students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a blend of traditional instruction and focused educational initiatives.

The school community is defined by its commitment to parental involvement and a structured academic culture. Because it is a charter school, Oglethorpe often utilizes unique pedagogical approaches designed to foster critical thinking and student engagement. Families in the Savannah area choose the school for its disciplined atmosphere and its reputation for maintaining a concentrated focus on core subjects, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for competitive academic pathways after graduation.

567

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oglethorpe Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	29
Black	486
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
486 (85.7%)
Hispanic
29 (5.1%)
White
28 (4.9%)
Two or More
23 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-5075
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 253