JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL
Jenkins High School is a public high school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 1,059 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Jenkins High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Jenkins High School, located on E. de Renne Avenue in Savannah, Georgia, is a well-established public secondary institution within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is known for its diverse academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities. As a fixture in the local community, Jenkins High serves a broad demographic of students, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive educational setting.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is notably recognized for its specialized programs, including the Jenkins High School Engineering Academy, which provides students with hands-on experience in STEM fields. This focus on technical and career-oriented learning is complemented by a robust athletics program and various student organizations, such as band, theater, and service clubs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with avenues for student creativity and community involvement, Jenkins High strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to transition into higher education or the workforce.
For more information, contact Jenkins High School at (912) 395-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 395-6300
JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Savannah, GA with about 1,059 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Total Students:
- 1,059
- Teachers:
- 73.9
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,059 students
- Black or African American
- 62.1%
- White
- 21.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
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.