Georgia public high school · Savannah-Chatham County

The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

400 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, GA 31404. 143 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 25.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Savannah-Chatham County Chatham County
25.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)34.8 pts below Georgia (60%)
4.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)13.6 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
79.1%4-year graduation rate (2025)8.1 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
879Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
—AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
18.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)31.4 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

Given that 85% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 51.3% of graduates to college. The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High sends 25.2%, 26 points fewer than expected.

The path from The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 14.7%Georgia private college 1.4%Out-of-state college 5.6%Georgia technical college 3.5%Career credential, working 13.3%Working, not in college 44.1%Not found in Georgia records 17.5%

    Share of the 143 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: South Carolina State University, Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters College, Johnson & Wales- Charlotte. (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
    Savannah State University935%$7,542$44,180$26,000
    Georgia Southern University554%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Savannah Technical College447%$3,457$38,126—
    East Georgia State College214%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Albany State University130%$14,511$44,975$21,750

    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 higher4.2%
    Associate degree2.1%
    Certificate or other credential18.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet12.5%
    No credential, not enrolled62.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher7.2%
    Associate degree2.9%
    Certificate or other credential13%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.6%
    No credential, not enrolled73.4%

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

College-going over time

10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202325%
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah HighGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

46.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
26.9%Needed remedial English
16.0Average 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

Black90%
Hispanic4%
White4%
Multiracial2%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
9.7%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Savannah Early College High School (0.0 mi, 56% to college) · Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (1.8 mi, 64.3% to college) · Johnson High School (2.1 mi, 50% to college) · Savannah Arts Academy (2.4 mi, 85.7% to college) · Jenkins High School (3.2 mi, 56.7% 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

MeasureThe School of Liberal Studies at Savannah HighSavannah-Chatham CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)25.2%50.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)79.1%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)879—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)18.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High graduates go to college?
25.2% of the Class of 2024 at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High graduates are Savannah State University, Georgia Southern University and Savannah Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High?
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High has a four-year graduation rate of 79.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
4.2% of The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.