Groves High School
Tel:
(912)395-2520
- Groves High School serves 653 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Groves High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Groves High School's student population of 653 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Groves High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Groves High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2043 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 72% | 37% |
| White | 9% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chatham County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Groves High School is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Mercer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Savannah Mercer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
0.4 miles
201 Rommel Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912)395-6700 0.4 6-8 352 - Savannah Garden City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 793 students
1.3 miles
4037 Kessler Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912)395-6820 1.3 PK-5 793 - Savannah Savannah Classical Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 484 students
1.3 miles
705 E Anderson St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912)395-4040 1.3 K-9 484 - Savannah Woodville-tompkins Technical & Career Institute An Vocational School
1.3 miles
151 Coach Joe Turner Dr
Savannah, GA 31411
(912)965-6750 1.3 n/a n/a - Savannah Woodville-tompkins Technical And Career High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
1.3 miles
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912)395-6750 1.3 9-12 581
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