Islands High School

170 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410

(912)395-2000

862 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Islands High School, located on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah, Georgia, is a prominent public high school serving the coastal community. Known for its modern facilities and scenic campus, the school operates under the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Islands High School is well-regarded for its active student life and athletics programs, often referred to as the "Sharks." The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a collaborative environment, making it a focal point for the families residing in the eastern districts of Savannah. Its location provides a unique setting that combines proximity to the city's urban resources with the distinct culture of the Georgia coastal islands.

862

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Islands High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	64
Black	148
Asian	35
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
543 (63.0 %)
Black
148 (17.2 %)
Two or More
70 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
64 (7.4 %)
Asian
35 (4.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 251

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 198

Grade 12 201

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Islands High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	251
Grade 10	212
Grade 11	198
Grade 12	201

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Islands High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	397	46.1%
Male	465	53.9%

High School 9th - 12th

Groves High School

Savannah-Chatham County

992 Students

201 Rommel Ave
Garden City, GA 31408 (10.0 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th