School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

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.
665
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic45
Black531
Asian9
Two or More32
American Indian1
Pacific Islander8
  • Black
    531 (79.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (6.8 %)
  • White
    39 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten68
Kindergarten78
Grade 1115
Grade 2104
Grade 386
Grade 4110
Grade 592
Grade 63
Grade 83
Grade 92
Grade 124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32348.6%
Male34251.4%