BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Beach High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 993 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Beach High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Beach High School, located at 3001 Hopkins St in Savannah, Georgia, holds a significant place in the history of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Originally founded in 1867 by the American Missionary Association, it is one of the oldest schools in the region and carries a rich legacy as a pillar of the African American community in Savannah. Throughout its long history, the school has undergone several transformations and relocations, eventually establishing its current facility, which serves as a center for academic and extracurricular development for local students.
Today, Beach High School operates as a public secondary institution dedicated to preparing students for college and career success. It offers a comprehensive curriculum alongside various programs, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride among its students and alumni, often emphasizing its historical importance while continuing to evolve to meet the educational needs of modern-day Savannah.
For more information, contact Beach High School at (912) 395-5330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5330
BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Savannah, GA with about 993 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Total Students:
- 993
- Teachers:
- 58.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 993 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.0%
- White
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.