Savannah Arts Academy is a choice-program 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 film studies, dance, theatre, visual arts, piano, chorus, band or orchestra. Savannah Arts Academy's mission 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 is the #1 public high school in the Savannah area and the #10 high school in Georgia, according to U.S. Nationally, SAA ranks #361, placing it among the top 2% of high schools across the country. With a 99% graduation rate and an 82.2 college-readiness score, SAA has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. The school continues to rise in the rankings, moving from #14 to #12 to #10 in Georgia over the past three years. At SAA, excellence in the arts and academics go hand in hand.