Serving 914 students in grades 9-12, Beach High School ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beach High School's student population of 914 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach High School is 0.29, 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
#1987 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
84%
36%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach High School's ranking?
Beach High School is ranked #1987 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Beach High School often compared to?
Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Islands High School, Groves High School, Jenkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Beach High School is 71%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beach High School?
914 students attend Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Beach High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach High School?
Beach High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beach High School offer ?
Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beach High School part of?
Beach High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
In what neighborhood is Beach High School located?
Beach High School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 9 other public schools located in Midtown.
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