Islands High School

Islands High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
170 Whitemarsh Island Rd,  Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
3.6
4.2
752 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kerry Coursey
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
31.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
66.2%
Black
15.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
7.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 268 Students
University of Georgia 221 Students
Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus 143 Students
Georgia State University 113 Students
Georgia College & State University 81 Students
Kennesaw State University 73 Students
Valdosta State University 70 Students
Mercer University 67 Students
Berry College 66 Students
Emory University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Business 66 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Veterinary Sciences 43 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 166 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/1/2025
My experience was a good one although others might not say the same. I saw many opportunities at islands high school and I took advantage of them.
3.0 Senior
5/10/2025
I've been at islands high school since freshman year and my main critique is the uncleanliness of the school. The school has a roach infestation and the bathrooms are always dirty or broken. The best parts of the school is the dual enrollment program. They make it very easy to dual enroll with colleges and get college credits.
4.0 Alum
7/14/2024
High School for me was challenging but exciting at the same time. I had very encouraging, supportive teachers who loved to teach and embraced all learners. I never felt excluded or left out of learning or social environments. Administrators were concerned with the education, arts and athletics.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
1.0 other
10/6/2024
this school is awful, so many people there do drugs and the violence there got so bad that they had to remove the windows, don't send your child there
5.0 other
8/7/2019
My experience was overall really great. The teachers are awesome and very passionate about their jobs, and the classes challenged me enough so that I felt that I was getting a great education. I feel very prepared for start college after attending IHS.
5.0 parent
7/28/2016
My daughter attended STEM Academy for middle school. We were worried we would not find a high school that would challenge her. She chose Islands and is in the Scientific Research Program. They moved her to Sophomore Honors classes her Freshman year. She is very happy and so are we. Great program.
5.0 parent
6/20/2014
Excellent Island school!! My family is very happy with the school and teachers! The Vet program is amazing.

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Islands High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Savannah, GA and is served by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 752 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Islands High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $600,943. Discover additional schools in the area, like Johnson High School, St. Andrew's School, Grace Ashtin Christian School for Girls, and more. Learn more about what Savannah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Islands High School.

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