Robert W. Groves High School (also known as Groves High School or GHS) is a

public secondary school State schools (in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand) or public schools (Scottish English and North American English) are generally primary or secondary schools that educate all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in pa ...

located in

Garden City, Georgia Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States, located just northwest of Savannah. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,289. Part industrial and part residential, the city is home to much of the heavy industry ...

, United States, serving students in

grades Grade most commonly refers to: * Grade (education), a measurement of a student's performance * Grade, the number of the year a student has reached in a given educational stage * Grade (slope), the steepness of a slope Grade or grading may also r ...

9– 12. The school is part of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.

History

Long known as "the pride of the Westside," Groves High School has a rich community tradition that dates back to its founding in 1958. Established to serve the young people and families of West Chatham County, the school is named for Robert W. Groves, a prominent business and civic leader in the county. Besides his roles in business, commerce, and the community, Groves was concerned with the youth of the area and their educational needs. To that end, he was an avid supporter, both financially and morally, for many programs at the school. Since its inception, Groves High School's has fostered strong bonds with the community and its residents. For decades, generations of Chatham County residents have been proud to send their children to this institution. The parents and even grandparents of many Groves students also attended Groves. Many faculty members are also alumni. As of August 13, 2020, the school is being demolished to make way for a new institution accommodating grades K-12.

Notable alumni

Donald Chumley Donald Chumley (born March 14, 1962) is a former American football defensive tackle who played one season with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League ...

, football player * James "Ron" Helmly, retired U.S. Army lieutenant general *

Preston McGann Preston McGann is an American football wide receiver for the Orlando Rage. He played college baseball at Seminole Community College and attended Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia. He has also been a member of the Columbus Lions and Pit ...

, football player

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* {{authority control Schools in Chatham County, Georgia Educational institutions established in 1958 Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state) 1958 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)