- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Saba, TX
San Saba H S
Federal NCES profile for San Saba H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483903004457
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Saba H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in San Saba · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Saba H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Saba, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
San Saba H S grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+18.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483903004457 · San Saba, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 8:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: San Saba El (305 students)
San Saba H S grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+18.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Saba H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Saba El
San Saba El
305 students
- This school
San Saba H S
217 students
- San Saba Middl
San Saba Middle
216 students
What this shows San Saba H S reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Saba H S compares
San Saba H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 36.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, San Saba H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Saba Isd reports $15,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Saba H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Saba Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Saba H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Saba H S
How many students attend San Saba H S?
San Saba H S has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Saba, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Saba H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Saba H S is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 49% 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 San Saba H S?
64.4% of students at San Saba H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Saba H S?
The largest demographic group at San Saba H S is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in San Saba, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Saba H S?
San Saba H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 San Saba H S rank among public schools in San Saba?
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in San Saba, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Saba Isd?
Besides San Saba H S, San Saba Isd also operates San Saba El (305 students) and San Saba Middle (216 students). See the San Saba Isd district page for the complete list.