Windsor Forest High School is a public high school in the Windsor Forest section of Savannah, Georgia, United States. Managed by the Savannah-Chatham County School Board of Education, its attendance area includes the southside Savannah neighborhoods of Windsor Forest, White Bluff, Wilshire, and Georgetown.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Windsor Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windsor Forest High School's student population of 1,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windsor Forest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor Forest High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2049 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
66%
36%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor Forest High School's ranking?
Windsor Forest High School is ranked #2049 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Windsor Forest High School often compared to?
Windsor Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groves High School, Jenkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windsor Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Windsor Forest High School is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Windsor Forest High School?
1,007 students attend Windsor Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Windsor Forest High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Forest High School?
Windsor Forest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windsor Forest High School offer ?
Windsor Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor Forest High School part of?
Windsor Forest High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
In what neighborhood is Windsor Forest High School located?
Windsor Forest High School is located in the Windsor Forest neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Windsor Forest.
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