- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, TX
Saginaw H S
Federal NCES profile for Saginaw H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481770011031
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saginaw H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saginaw H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Saginaw, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770011031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Saginaw H S held near 2,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 143.9 → 145.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481770011031 · Saginaw, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,013 enr · 14.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Saginaw H S held near 2,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 143.9 → 145.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Saginaw H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- This school
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- Prairie Vista 958
Prairie Vista
958 students
What this shows Saginaw H S reports 2,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saginaw H S compares
Saginaw H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,013 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,013
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 23.7%
African American 22.7%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Saginaw H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saginaw H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saginaw H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saginaw H S
How many students attend Saginaw H S?
Saginaw H S has 2,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,194 (2022-23) → 2,202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saginaw H S?
39.6% of students at Saginaw H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saginaw H S?
The largest demographic group at Saginaw H S is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Saginaw, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saginaw H S?
Saginaw H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saginaw H S rank among public schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Saginaw, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Saginaw H S, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Wayside Middle (1,119 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.