- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saraland, AL
Saraland High School
Federal NCES profile for Saraland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010018502137
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saraland High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Saraland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Saraland High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL.
School address
District: Saraland City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018502137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Saraland High School grew from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 1,151 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 010018502137 · Saraland, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,134 enr · 16.9:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Saraland Elementary School (1,034 students)
Saraland High School grew from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 1,151 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saraland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saraland High School
1,134 students
- Saraland Eleme
Saraland Elementary School
1,034 students
- Saraland Middl
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
789 students
- Saraland Early
Saraland Early Education Center
557 students
What this shows Saraland High School reports 1,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saraland High School compares
Saraland 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,300
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Saraland High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saraland City reports $12,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saraland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saraland Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saraland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saraland High School
How many students attend Saraland High School?
Saraland High School has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saraland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,151 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saraland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saraland High School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Saraland High School?
41.3% of students at Saraland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saraland High School?
The largest demographic group at Saraland High School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Saraland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saraland High School?
Saraland High School 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 Saraland High School rank among public schools in Saraland?
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saraland City?
Besides Saraland High School, Saraland City also operates Saraland Elementary School (1,034 students), Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus (789 students), and Saraland Early Education Center (557 students). See the Saraland City district page for the complete list.