Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Islands High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Islands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Islands High School's student population of 862 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Islands High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Islands High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
17%
36%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Islands High School's ranking?
Islands High School is ranked #1097 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Islands High School often compared to?
Islands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach High School, Groves High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Islands High School?
The graduation rate of Islands High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Islands High School?
862 students attend Islands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Islands High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Islands High School?
Islands High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Islands High School offer ?
Islands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Islands High School part of?
Islands High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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