At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
Saks High School: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Saks High School
Saks High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Anniston. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Calhoun County. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.4%) and White (32.2%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Saks High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black50.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calhoun County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wellborn High School
High · Grades 07–12
425 reported students
White Plains High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Pleasant Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
393 reported students
Ohatchee High School
High · Grades 07–12
391 reported students
Weaver High School
High · Grades 07–12
468 reported students
Alexandria High School
High · Grades 09–12
480 reported students
Public schools near Saks High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCEL Academy High · Calhoun County | 06–12 | 196 | 0.1 mi |
| Anniston City Boot Camp School High · Anniston City | 07–12 | — | 0.9 mi |
| Anniston High School High · Anniston City | 09–12 | 498 | 3 mi |
| Weaver High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 468 | 3.1 mi |
| Wellborn High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 425 | 4.3 mi |
| Alexandria High School High · Calhoun County | 09–12 | 480 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Saks High School
What grades does Saks High School serve?
Saks High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Calhoun County.
How many students attend Saks High School?
Saks High School reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Saks High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 419 students and 27.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Saks High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Saks High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calhoun County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Saks High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Saks High School in?
Saks High School is part of Calhoun County, based in Anniston, AL, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Saks High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EXCEL Academy (0.1 mi), Anniston City Boot Camp School (0.9 mi), Anniston High School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.