Welcome to Savannah Arts Academy Fine ART DEPARTMENTS

Savannah Arts Academy is a specialty-programs high school dedicated to the visual and performing arts, and is part of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. The school offers a 4-year specialized and rigorous arts program which includes opportunities for students to major in communication arts, dance, theatre, visual arts, piano, chorus, band or orchestra.

The mission of SAA is to develop graduates who exemplify academic and artistic excellence.  With high academic standards and dedication to their artistic field of study, students not only discover and develop their artistic talents, but are adequately prepared for future careers and college experiences. Savannah Arts Academy earned the title of a “National Blue Ribbon School” in 06-07, GA “School of Excellence” 06-09, and received the GA  “Platinum Award” in 06-09 along with the Governor's Cup in 05-07. US News and World Report Magazine named SAA as a Silver Award winning school for two years, placing us in the top 500 schools in the nation (Dec. 07, 08 & 09).  SAA  has had a 100% pass rate on all parts of the Georgia High School Graduation Test 06, 07 & 08 and for the past two years, Connect Savannah named SAA “Best High School.” SAA was named GA SAT Champs with a presentation from Sonny Purdue in 08 & 09.