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Oglethorpe Charter School

7202 Central Ave, Savannah, GA 31406Savannah-Chatham County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
605
Students
Total enrolled
$17,225
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 605 students in grades 06–08 in Savannah, Georgia.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,225 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Oglethorpe Charter School is a large middle in Savannah, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 605 students. The district invests $17,225 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Oglethorpe Charter School

605
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
82%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution276 male · 329 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility82%
National avg 52% · 495 students
Student Composition
82%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black82%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130102002303

Academic Outcomes at Oglethorpe Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31406

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,225Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,225
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,579
Student Support$3,273
Administration$2,067
Operations$2,584
Other$1,723
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,225 spent per student, an estimated $7,631 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
57%
State government
24.5%
Local (property tax)
57.2%
Federal programs
18.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,225/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rice Creek SchoolGodley Station SchoolHesse SchoolWest Chatham Elementary School
+11 more
↓
Middle
West Chatham Middle SchoolSouthwest Middle SchoolThe STEM Academy at Bartlett
↓
High School
New Hampstead High SchoolJenkins High SchoolWindsor Forest High SchoolGroves High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyChatham County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSavannah-Chatham County →
Phone: (912)395-5075
NCES ID: 130102002303
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Savannah seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Savannah-Chatham County
High
New Hampstead High School
1,436 students · 09–12
● 41 opp58% FRL
Elem
Rice Creek School
1,167 students · PK–08
72% FRL
Elem
Godley Station School
1,135 students · PK–08
49% FRL
High
Jenkins High School
1,118 students · 09–12
● 47 opp63% FRL
Elem
Hesse School
1,022 students · PK–08
● 47 opp63% FRL
High
Windsor Forest High School
1,012 students · 09–12
● 42 opp72% FRL
High
Groves High School
992 students · 09–12
71% FRL
Mid
West Chatham Middle School
953 students · 06–08
72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7202 Central Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.