Saks High School serves 306 students in grades 8-12.
Saks High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Saks High School's student population of 306 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saks High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Saks High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
47%
32%
White
40%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saks High School's ranking?
Saks High School is ranked #958 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saks High School?
The graduation rate of Saks High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Saks High School?
306 students attend Saks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Saks High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saks High School?
Saks High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Saks High School offer ?
Saks High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Saks High School part of?
Saks High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students/Graduation
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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