Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School's student population of 365 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Savannah Classical Academy Charter 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 Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is 0.62, 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
#747 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
56%
36%
White
17%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School's ranking?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is ranked #747 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Savannah Classical Academy Charter School often compared to?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
365 students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Classical Academy Charter School offer ?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School part of?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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