SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AT JULIETTE GORDON LOW

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is a Title I public school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 810 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 50 teachers, School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low, located in the historic Thomas Square neighborhood of Savannah, Georgia, serves as a specialized magnet program within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The institution is recognized for its unique educational focus on the humanities, providing students with a curriculum that emphasizes literature, history, philosophy, and the arts. By integrating these disciplines, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, effective communication, and a deep appreciation for cultural and intellectual inquiry among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local Savannah community, often leveraging the city’s rich historical landscape as an extension of the classroom. The school promotes an environment that encourages creative expression and academic rigor, preparing students for higher education by fostering well-rounded perspectives. Through its commitment to a humanities-centered pedagogy, the School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low strives to develop informed, empathetic, and analytical citizens capable of navigating a complex global society.

For more information, contact School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low at (912) 395-6380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.