School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
665 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
665
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black | 531 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 8 |
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Black531 (79.8 %)
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Hispanic45 (6.8 %)
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White39 (5.9 %)
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Two or More32 (4.8 %)
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Asian9 (1.4 %)
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Pacific Islander8 (1.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Savannah-Chatham County |
| Phone: | (912)395-6380 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 665 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 45.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 485 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
68
Kindergarten
78
Grade 1
115
Grade 2
104
Grade 3
86
Grade 4
110
Grade 5
92
Grade 6
3
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
2
Grade 12
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 78 |
| Grade 1 | 115 |
| Grade 2 | 104 |
| Grade 3 | 86 |
| Grade 4 | 110 |
| Grade 5 | 92 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| Grade 12 | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 323 | 48.6% |
| Male | 342 | 51.4% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Other 2nd - 12th
Not reported M - M
Other 1st - 12th