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Beach High School

Public | 9-12 | 1025 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 15, 2011

I went to this school!!! As a parent, I would never let my child go to this school. The education was poor although I gradurated from this place. Most of the people who gradurated from Beach with me was on the honors list and still had to take remedial classes in college. This is a horrible school. If you are looking for a school to prepare you for college, try else where!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2010

They're firing the entire staff because the school is so bad.


Posted February 22, 2008

My son went to Beach when there was a Medical Magnet program. Though the rest of the classes were mediacre, the core medically oriented ones were excellent. The math was poor, but he graduated with Pharmacy Tech diploma as well. Instead of using this as a base to improve the overall standard of education there, 'someone' decided to do away with the Magnet Program there, and the small feather in it's cap was blown in the wind, never to return.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2007

The Beach Institute still exist as a museum. Beach High was built in the 1950s. These are two different schools in two different locations. Regardless this school is abysmal. As a previous poster responded, students are not held accountable by administrators. But this is true for most schools in Savannah. Teachers get little support and are made to do hours of duty daily
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

I love beach because it is original and it's the eldest school in Savannah Georgia. So no matter how much they talk about beach I'll always be a Bulldog 4 life.


Posted August 11, 2007

Beach High School has improved a lot in the past year with the development of new communities around the area, I think it is a much better school than many other SCCPS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2007

There is absolutely no control of the hallways. The administration does not hold these children to the rules and regulations set forward in SCCPS policy. Avoid this place at all cost if you value your child's future and education.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 28, 2004

I think that they need to rebuild that school. It's been standing there too long and now it's time for a new one.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
54%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
23%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
12%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
37%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
20%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
63%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
15%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 95% 38%
White 3% 46%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 68%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3001 Hopkins St
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 395-5330

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