Is Saraland High School a good school?

Saraland High School ranks 44 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saraland High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,151 students attended Saraland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Saraland High School?

Students at Saraland High School are 67% White, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Saraland High School?

Saraland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Saraland Early Education Center Elementary : Saraland Elementary School Middle : Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus

Saraland High School

Summary:

Saraland High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Saraland, Alabama, with a diverse student population of 1,096. As part of the Saraland City School District, which is ranked 6th out of 137 districts in the state, Saraland High School has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and strong performance on state assessments.

The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and English compared to the state average. For instance, in 2023-2024, 36.73% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 23.12%. Saraland High School has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Alabama high schools in recent years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2021-2022. The school's performance on student group metrics, such as ranking 1st in the state for multi-racial students in 2021-2022, demonstrates a focus on equity and inclusion.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Acceleration Day and Evening Academy, Lillie B Williamson High School, and CF Vigor High School, Saraland High School stands out as a high-performing institution. Many of these surrounding schools have significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings, underscoring the strength of Saraland High School's educational program and the resources available to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571

(251) 602-8970

District: Saraland City

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,625

Feeder schools for Saraland High School:

Elementary:	Saraland Early Education Center
	Saraland Elementary School
Middle:	Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,151

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

African American:

21.4%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saraland High School ranks better than 88.4% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saraland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), African American (21.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saraland High School is 16.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saraland High School is $10,625.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saraland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saraland High School 44^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Saraland High School in the ranking list.)

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Saraland City:

SchoolDigger ranks Saraland City 6^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2011	76.27	45^th	360	87.5%
2012	70.12	83^rd	358	76.8%
2013	67.07	70^th	358	80.4%
2014	71.06	82^nd	358	77.1%
2015	74.35	65^th	353	81.6%
2016	89.86	27^th	351	92.3%
2017	78.83	56^th	353	84.1%
2018	88.39	32^nd	356	91.0%
2019	79.72	60^th	366	83.6%
2021	91.62	29^th	371	92.2%
2022	92.27	27^th	367	92.6%
2023	86.99	46^th	371	87.6%
2024	84.25	44^th	378	88.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	44.81	23^rd	37	37.8%
2021	89.18	4^th	43	90.7%
2022	99.02	1^st	40	97.5%
2023	85.87	9^th	45	80.0%
2024	22.68	43^rd	56	23.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	55.83	27^th	83	67.5%
2018	61.17	44^th	160	72.5%
2019	63.22	46^th	171	73.1%
2021	93.45	10^th	196	94.9%
2022	76.19	26^th	169	84.6%
2023	76.83	26^th	182	85.7%
2024	66.83	44^th	198	77.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	78.64	36^th	315	88.6%
2018	92.10	18^th	349	94.8%
2019	84.41	42^nd	358	88.3%
2021	94.75	15^th	361	95.8%
2022	99.60	3^rd	361	99.2%
2023	89.45	25^th	349	92.8%
2024	69.69	80^th	375	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	80.00	53^rd	343	84.5%
2018	88.98	31^st	347	91.1%
2019	84.72	51^st	354	85.6%
2021	90.60	31^st	359	91.4%
2022	89.47	28^th	367	92.4%
2023	90.48	35^th	358	90.2%
2024	85.29	44^th	366	88.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.70	20^th	24	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	73.55	67^th	339	80.2%
2018	84.72	44^th	350	87.4%
2019	71.45	87^th	357	75.6%
2021	87.33	37^th	366	89.9%
2022	92.11	29^th	366	92.1%
2023	76.46	64^th	358	82.1%
2024	78.81	54^th	368	85.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	47.79	78^th	189	58.7%
2018	69.61	43^rd	223	80.7%
2019	74.96	35^th	224	84.4%
2021	93.28	12^th	228	94.7%
2022	97.58	7^th	222	96.8%
2023	91.75	15^th	224	93.3%
2024	82.36	28^th	231	87.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.66	34^th	139	75.5%

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Rank History for White students at Saraland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.22	60^th	230	73.9%
2018	84.99	43^rd	300	85.7%
2019	72.26	69^th	313	78.0%
2021	82.89	46^th	319	85.6%
2022	84.22	39^th	326	88.0%
2023	78.90	62^nd	317	80.4%
2024	79.28	55^th	325	83.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saraland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	236	62	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	302
2011	419	101	2	6	2	0	0	0	530
2012	566	126	3	10	3	0	2	0	710
2013	689	137	4	12	8	0	2	0	852
2014	751	138	3	13	11	1	1	0	918
2015	797	148	5	13	10	1	9	0	983
2016	809	157	11	11	16	1	6	0	1011
2017	811	184	17	13	18	2	7	0	1052
2018	748	185	22	25	12	0	49	0	1041
2019	755	182	21	24	14	0	54	0	1050
2020	773	189	18	29	12	0	70	0	1091
2021	759	172	12	29	15	1	70	0	1058
2022	774	189	12	36	13	1	65	0	1090
2023	758	214	17	32	14	3	58	0	1096
2024	768	246	16	38	17	2	64	0	1151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saraland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	302	18.6	16.1	48.8
2011	530	26.6	19.9	44
2012	710	37.0	19.1	41.3
2013	852	44.4	19.1	42.3
2014	918	49.7	18.4	40.5
2015	983	50.0	19.6	40.8
2016	1011	54.0	18.7	43.9
2017	1052	55.7	18.8	44.9
2018	1041	57.6	18.0	41.2
2019	1050	58.2	18.0	41.3
2020	1091	62.0	17.5	37.7
2021	1058	63.5	16.6	37
2022	1090	52.0	20.9	24
2023	1096	67.0	16.3	49.8
2024	1151	70.2	16.3	50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saraland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	302	18.6	16.1	48.8
2011	530	26.6	19.9	44
2012	710	37.0	19.1	41.3
2013	852	44.4	19.1	42.3
2014	918	49.7	18.4	40.5
2015	983	50.0	19.6	40.8
2016	1011	54.0	18.7	43.9
2017	1052	55.7	18.8	44.9
2018	1041	57.6	18.0	41.2
2019	1050	58.2	18.0	41.3
2020	1091	62.0	17.5	37.7
2021	1058	63.5	16.6	37
2022	1090	52.0	20.9	24
2023	1096	67.0	16.3	49.8
2024	1151	70.2	16.3	50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saraland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$984 (9.3%)	$9,626 (90.6%)	$10,625

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saraland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 371 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Saraland High School)	49.8	37.5	12.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Saraland City)	49.8	37.5	12.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Saraland High School)	49.4	45	4.4%
End of Course Science (Saraland City)	49.4	45	4.4%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1050	1096	4.4%
African American	182	214	17.6%
American Indian	14	14
Asian	21	17	19%
Hispanic	24	32	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	755	758	0.4%
Two or More Races	54	58	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.3%	49.8%	8.5%

Schools Near Saraland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saraland High School	Public	9-12	1115 Industrial Parkway	Saraland	36571	Mobile County	Saraland City	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 602-8970	1,151	70	16.3	50.4%	768 (66.7%)	246 (21.4%)	38 (3.3%)	16 (1.4%)	17 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (5.6%)	84.3	44^th of 378 public high schools	88.4%		87	46^th of 371 public high schools	87.6%	2			36.7		44.7			34.0	$10,625	$984	$9,626
Chickasaw City High School	Public	9-12	50 12th Ave	Chickasaw	36611	Mobile County	Chickasaw City	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 380-8120	219	18	12.1	90.4%	53 (24.2%)	146 (66.7%)	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	16.5	323^rd of 378 public high schools	14.6%		19.5	306^th of 371 public high schools	17.5%	17			4.8		19.1			2.6	$13,196	$2,440	$10,745
CF Vigor High School	Public	9-12	913 N Wilson Ave	Prichard	36610	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3045	607	38	15.9	86.3%	2 (0.3%)	598 (98.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	11	356^th of 378 public high schools	5.8%		8.4	365^th of 371 public high schools	1.6%	9			1.4		10.1			5.2	$12,573	$1,808	$10,755
TL Faulkner School	Public	9-12	33 West Elm St	Prichard	36610	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	No	(251) 221-5431	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Satsuma High School	Public	7-12	1 Gator Circle	Satsuma	36572	Mobile County	Satsuma City	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 380-8190	731	43	17.2	48.4%	614 (84.0%)	55 (7.5%)	12 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	24 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	19 (2.6%)	95.8	21^st of 378 public high schools	94.4%		78.9	63^rd of 371 public high schools	83.0%	42	46.4	48.2	44.0	62.5	64.7	75.4	69.6	43.0	$9,796	$895	$8,855
Mattie T Blount High School	Public	9-12	5450 Lott Road	Eight Mile	36613	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3070	1,105	59	18.7	86.2%	20 (1.8%)	1,047 (94.8%)	20 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.4%)	17.5	314^th of 378 public high schools	16.9%		14.4	331^st of 371 public high schools	10.8%	17			2.9		15.9			10.8	$9,949	$1,378	$8,544
John L Leflore Magnet School	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 Donald St	Mobile	36617	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(251) 221-3125	564	44	12.8	83.5%	1 (0.2%)	546 (96.8%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	12	351^st of 378 public high schools	7.1%		13.1	339^th of 371 public high schools	8.6%	12			0.0		8.9			9.1	$11,922	$1,688	$10,201
Continuous Learning Center	Public	9-12	1870 Pleasant Ave	Mobile	36617	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	No	(251) 221-2122	302	14	21.5	70.5%	73 (24.2%)	206 (68.2%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	10.9	358^th of 378 public high schools	5.3%		11.3	347^th of 371 public high schools	6.5%	11			0.0		12.0			4.6	$56,017	$23,536	$32,471
Murphy High School	Public	9-12	100 S Carlen St	Mobile	36606	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-3184	1,255	76	16.5	66.1%	193 (15.4%)	935 (74.5%)	67 (5.3%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.6%)	40.5	219^th of 378 public high schools	42.1%		59	128^th of 371 public high schools	65.5%	91			10.2		29.0			20.7	$10,088	$1,124	$8,941
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3725 Airport Blvd	Mobile	36608	Mobile County	MAEF Public Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(251) 301-0050	385	23	16.7	71.9%	11 (2.9%)	356 (92.5%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	12.3	349^th of 378 public high schools	7.7%		17.9	315^th of 371 public high schools	15.1%	34			0.0		13.0			6.7	$9,373	$1,315	$8,059

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