Enrollment
419
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010054000243
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saks High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saks High School
Saks High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 25% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Anniston's high schools, it stands alongside Anniston High School (498 students): Saks High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside Saks High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saks High School compares
Saks High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Saks High School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Saks High School a good school?
Saks High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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