- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anniston, AL
Saks High School
Federal NCES profile for Saks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010054000243
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saks High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saks High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saks High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Saks High School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+32.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 010054000243 · Anniston, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 22.1:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Saks High School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+32.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Saks High School
419 students
What this shows Saks High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saks High School compares
Saks High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Saks High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Anniston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saks High School
How many students attend Saks High School?
Saks High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saks High School is 22.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saks High School?
69.4% of students at Saks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saks High School?
The largest demographic group at Saks High School is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saks High School?
Saks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Saks High School rank among high schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Saks High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Saks High School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.