At a glance
Reported students
1,265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
567.5
Jenkins High School: 1,265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,011
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Jenkins High School
Jenkins High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Savannah. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Savannah-Chatham County. NCES reports 1,265 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jenkins High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black60%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Savannah-Chatham County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Hampstead High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,123 reported students
Windsor Forest High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,069 reported students
Groves High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,469 reported students
Beach High School
High · Grades 09–12
973 reported students
Savannah Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
801 reported students
Johnson High School
High · Grades 09–12
762 reported students
Public schools near Jenkins High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 06–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Johnson High School High · Savannah-Chatham County | 09–12 | 762 | 1.6 mi |
| Savannah Arts Academy High · Savannah-Chatham County | 09–12 | 801 | 1.7 mi |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School High · Charter · Savannah-Chatham County | 09–12 | 68 | 2.5 mi |
| Beach High School High · Savannah-Chatham County | 09–12 | 973 | 3 mi |
| The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High High · Savannah-Chatham County | 09–12 | 575 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins High School
What grades does Jenkins High School serve?
Jenkins High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Savannah-Chatham County.
How many students attend Jenkins High School?
Jenkins High School reported 1,265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,011 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jenkins High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,265 students and 85.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jenkins High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jenkins High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Jenkins High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jenkins High School in?
Jenkins High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County, based in Savannah, GA, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jenkins High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center (1.2 mi), Johnson High School (1.6 mi), Savannah Arts Academy (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.