Enrollment
729
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satsuma High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satsuma High School
Satsuma High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Satsuma, Alabama, enrolling 729 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Satsuma's public schools, it stands alongside Robert E Lee Elementary (805 students): Satsuma High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 20.1:1).
Its district, Satsuma City, also runs Robert E Lee Elementary (805 students).
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 Satsuma High School compares
Satsuma 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,620
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Satsuma City, which includes Satsuma High School.
$11,620
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 61.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Satsuma
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Satsuma High School a good school?
Satsuma High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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