Islands High School is a public high school located on Whitemarsh Island in unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia, United States, east of Savannah.
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Islands High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Islands High School serves the eastern part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 79.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Islands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Islands High School's student population of 752 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Islands High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Islands High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Teal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Islands High School's ranking?
Islands High School is ranked #911 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Islands High School often compared to?
Islands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach High School, Groves High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Islands High School?
The graduation rate of Islands High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Islands High School?
752 students attend Islands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Islands High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Islands High School?
Islands High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Islands High School offer ?
Islands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Islands High School part of?
Islands High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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