- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saluda, SC
Saluda High
Federal NCES profile for Saluda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450346000982
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Saluda · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda High has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC.
School address
District: Saluda 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450346000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Saluda High grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 450346000982 · Saluda, SC High · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 16.6:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Saluda Middle (537 students)
Saluda High grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saluda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saluda High
714 students
- Saluda Middle
Saluda Middle
537 students
- Saluda Primary
Saluda Primary
474 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary
403 students
- Saluda Element
Saluda Elementary
397 students
What this shows Saluda High reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saluda High compares
Saluda High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 30.1%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Saluda High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saluda 01 reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saluda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saluda Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saluda Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saluda High
How many students attend Saluda High?
Saluda High has 714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saluda, SC. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda High is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saluda High?
73.2% of students at Saluda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda High?
The largest demographic group at Saluda High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Saluda, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda High?
Saluda High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Saluda High rank among public schools in Saluda?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saluda on the city page.
What other schools are in Saluda 01?
Besides Saluda High, Saluda 01 also operates Saluda Middle (537 students), Saluda Primary (474 students), and Hollywood Elementary (403 students). See the Saluda 01 district page for the complete list.