SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Academics
Savannah Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving Chatham County residents. Offering an academically rigorous education and an environment that fosters academic excellence, we offer a high quality choice for families in our community.
Overview
- Mastery of core subjects will take priority.
- Literacy will be taught through an explicit phonics program in the elementary grades.
- Math will be taught conceptually.
- All students will study history using mainly primary source documents, which will foster analytical skills and increased insight into culture and heritage.
- Instruction in the classical virtues will be integrated throughout the curriculum and at all grade levels.
- The study of Latin and Greek roots will be integrated into the curriculum.
- The instructional day will be extended by 60 minutes each day, providing an additional 300 minutes of instructional time per week and an additional 180 hours per year.
A Classical Education
Classical education is rooted in the ancient Greek philosophy that the purpose of education is provide a better citizenry.
Classical education uses great literature, great music, great art, rigorous and challenging study in language arts, including Spanish as a second language and teaching of Latin and Greek roots, science, and history to educate children in the ways of civil society. The Savannah Classical Academy will provide children a challenging content-rich education.
Fast Facts
19
Average Class Size for Lower School
16
Average Class Size for Upper School
338
College Credits Earned by SCA Graduates
10:1
Student Ratio
97%
Graduation Rate
88%
of graduates continued to post-secondary education
93%
Participation in Advanced Placement and Dual-Enrollment Courses
12%
of SCA graduates entered the military or workforce
Achievements
- ‘Accredited With Quality’ by the Georgia Accrediting Commission
- 55% of high school students are earning free college credits by participating in dual enrollment.
- For 2022, SCA outscored the county school system on all 22 state assessment measures and achieved parity or superior achievement when compared to all students in Georgia in all but six assessments.
