Savannah High School is a public secondary school in Savannah, Missouri, United States serving grades 9 to 12. The principal is Mark Weis. The enrollment is just over 800 students. Additions include a new commons area, a library, and a performing arts center which is currently under construction.
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Savannah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Savannah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Savannah High School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Savannah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Savannah High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savannah High School's ranking?
Savannah High School is ranked #667 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Savannah High School often compared to?
Savannah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Andrew High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Savannah High School?
The graduation rate of Savannah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Savannah High School?
734 students attend Savannah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Savannah High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Savannah High School?
Savannah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Savannah High School offer ?
Savannah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Savannah High School part of?
Savannah High School is part of Savannah R-III School District.
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