Georgia public high school · Savannah-Chatham County

Savannah Arts Academy

500 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405. 217 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 85.7% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Savannah-Chatham County Chatham CountyTop 10% in Georgia for college enrollmentBeats the odds
85.7%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)25.7 pts above Georgia (60%)
55%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)37.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
100%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,157Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
83%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)18.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
72.3%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)22.2 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

20% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 72.6% of graduates to college; Savannah Arts Academy sends 85.7%, 13 points more than expected.

The path from Savannah Arts Academy

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 51.6%Georgia private college 13.4%Out-of-state college 17.5%Georgia technical college 3.2%Career credential, working 1.8%Working, not in college 7.8%Not found in Georgia records 4.6%

    Share of the 217 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Auburn University, Howard University, University of Colorado Boulder, Appalachian State University, Baldwin Wallace University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Southern University5654%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    University of Georgia2389%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Savannah College of Art and Design2270%$50,165$51,635$22,167
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus1394%$12,028$114,210$19,500
    Georgia College & State University660%$20,803$64,452$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher55%
    Associate degree0.5%
    Certificate or other credential5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet18.2%
    No credential, not enrolled21.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher52.7%
    Associate degree1.9%
    Certificate or other credential5.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1%
    No credential, not enrolled39.2%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202386%
Savannah Arts AcademyGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

5.9%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0.8%Needed remedial English
55.7%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
24.9Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White56%
Black17%
Hispanic12%
Multiracial8%
Asian7%
20%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
60%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (1.0 mi, 64.3% to college) · Beach High School (1.5 mi, 37.8% to college) · Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy (1.5 mi, 29.8% to college) · Jenkins High School (1.7 mi, 56.7% to college) · Johnson High School (2.2 mi, 50% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Savannah-Chatham County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureSavannah Arts AcademySavannah-Chatham CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)85.7%50.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)100%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,157—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)72.3%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Savannah Arts Academy graduates go to college?
85.7% of the Class of 2024 at Savannah Arts Academy enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Savannah Arts Academy graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Savannah Arts Academy graduates are Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia and Savannah College of Art and Design. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Savannah Arts Academy?
Savannah Arts Academy has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Savannah Arts Academy graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
55% of Savannah Arts Academy's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.