- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Satsuma, AL
Satsuma High School
Federal NCES profile for Satsuma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010018902195
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satsuma High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 729
- students enrolled
Satsuma High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Satsuma High School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010018902195 · Satsuma, AL Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 17.8:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert E Lee Elementary (805 students)
Satsuma High School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Satsuma High School compares
Satsuma High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,412
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Satsuma High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Satsuma City reports $12,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Satsuma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satsuma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Satsuma
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Satsuma High School
How many students attend Satsuma High School?
Satsuma High School has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Satsuma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satsuma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satsuma High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Satsuma High School?
40.1% of students at Satsuma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satsuma High School?
The largest demographic group at Satsuma High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Satsuma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satsuma High School?
Satsuma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Satsuma City?
Besides Satsuma High School, Satsuma City also operates Robert E Lee Elementary (805 students). See the Satsuma City district page for the complete list.