Saks High School

Summary:

Saks High School is a public high school located in Anniston, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 340. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saks High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (45.59%) and Hispanic (12.35%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.07% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Calhoun County average of 20.83% and the Alabama average of 23.12%. Additionally, Saks High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (77.06% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Alexandria High School, Wellborn High School, and Weaver High School, Saks High School has a higher student-teacher ratio (17.5 in 2022-2023), which may contribute to the lower academic performance, as smaller class sizes can provide more individualized attention and support for students. The nearby schools also have higher academic performance and lower free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4401 Saks Rd
       Anniston, AL  36206


(256) 741-7000

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,763 Help


Feeder schools for Saks High School:

Elementary:    Saks Elementary School
Middle:    Saks Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.6%
White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Compare Details Saks High School ranks worse than 75.3% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Saks High School ranks better than 66.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Calhoun County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Saks High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Saks High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.6%), White (40.3%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saks High School is 17.5. 4 high schools in the Calhoun County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saks High School is $10,763, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Calhoun County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saks High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saks High School 333rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Saks High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Saks High School 126th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Saks High School in the ranking list.)

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Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 47th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saks High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.72 333rd 442 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.04 256th 281 8.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.74 335th 437 23.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.52 335th 426 21.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.95 302nd 428 29.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.74 155th 269 42.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.09 71st 164 56.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.24 310th 373 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Saks High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.59 38th 357 89.4%
2005 70.50 75th 359 79.1%
2006 63.32 114th 357 68.1%
2007 73.16 74th 358 79.3%
2008 70.88 65th 359 81.9%
2009 57.66 152nd 357 57.4%
2010 59.50 151st 358 57.8%
2011 60.22 145th 360 59.7%
2012 59.40 156th 358 56.4%
2013 64.67 88th 358 75.4%
2014 53.55 154th 358 57.0%
2015 63.93 103rd 353 70.8%
2016 63.30 108th 351 69.2%
2017 49.13 156th 353 55.8%
2018 40.34 216th 356 39.3%
2019 48.75 198th 366 45.9%
2021 28.64 266th 371 28.3%
2022 49.85 169th 367 54.0%
2023 38.35 209th 371 43.7%
2024 59.05 126th 378 66.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.21 76th 83 8.4%
2018 38.82 85th 160 46.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.97 118th 315 62.5%
2018 52.02 166th 349 52.4%
2019 65.20 109th 358 69.6%
2021 51.08 160th 361 55.7%
2022 59.68 115th 361 68.1%
2023 43.09 185th 349 47.0%
2024 69.78 79th 375 78.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.63 123rd 343 64.1%
2018 42.43 212th 347 38.9%
2019 50.11 180th 354 49.2%
2021 25.81 267th 359 25.6%
2022 51.29 158th 367 56.9%
2023 35.99 208th 358 41.9%
2024 51.48 150th 366 59.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.68 206th 339 39.2%
2018 35.22 226th 350 35.4%
2019 44.86 201st 357 43.7%
2021 31.68 248th 366 32.2%
2022 48.91 164th 366 55.2%
2023 38.23 208th 358 41.9%
2024 65.59 102nd 368 72.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.31 51st 189 73.0%
2018 53.29 79th 223 64.6%
2019 86.01 21st 224 90.6%
2021 41.74 115th 228 49.6%
2022 63.21 47th 222 78.8%
2023 47.07 94th 224 58.0%
2024 74.97 35th 231 84.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Saks High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.84 90th 230 60.9%
2018 46.04 145th 300 51.7%
2019 30.85 226th 313 27.8%
2021 35.70 202nd 319 36.7%
2022 55.21 121st 326 62.9%
2023 41.20 164th 317 48.3%
2024 52.04 126th 325 61.2%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saks High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 850 850
1989 754 109 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 887
1990 715 115 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 853
1991 734 132 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 891
1992 714 120 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1993 690 133 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1994 661 128 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1995 600 148 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 600 148 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 593 171 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 592 188 8 15 2 n/a n/a 0 805
1999 555 192 10 10 6 n/a n/a 0 773
2000 479 192 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 460 197 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 412 191 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 412 191 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 375 189 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2005 378 192 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 369 190 8 5 1 n/a n/a 1 574
2007 346 197 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 322 203 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 321 204 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 312 196 3 15 0 n/a n/a 1 527
2011 317 194 1 22 0 0 0 0 534
2012 303 202 4 26 0 0 3 0 538
2013 291 200 5 27 0 0 8 0 531
2014 279 200 4 30 0 0 10 0 523
2015 276 195 5 37 1 0 13 0 527
2016 210 156 5 22 1 0 11 0 405
2017 211 158 3 26 0 0 1 0 399
2018 182 169 1 25 0 1 0 0 378
2019 159 193 1 28 0 1 0 0 382
2020 146 174 1 31 0 1 0 0 353
2021 131 159 2 34 0 1 0 0 327
2022 123 143 2 36 1 0 1 0 306
2023 137 155 2 42 0 0 4 0 340

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 Saks High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 850 34.4 24.7 0
1989 887 34.0 26.0 n/a
1990 853 35.0 24.3 0
1991 891 34.0 26.2 n/a
1992 853 36.0 23.6 n/a
1993 846 35.0 24.2 n/a
1994 817 36.5 22.4 n/a
1995 781 35.4 22.1 n/a
1996 781 35.4 22.1 n/a
1997 791 36.4 21.7 16.8
1998 805 39.0 20.6 18.3
1999 773 41.0 18.9 31
2000 690 37.0 18.6 28.8
2001 678 35.0 19.4 31.9
2002 619 33.0 18.8 32.5
2003 619 33.0 18.8 32.5
2004 583 35.5 16.4 38.8
2005 587 36.5 16.1 39.7
2006 574 33.0 17.4 43.8
2007 560 33.0 17.0 45
2008 549 43.7 12.6 51.4
2009 549 31.9 17.0 53.2
2010 527 34.1 15.4 58.7
2011 534 35.5 15.0 65.2
2012 538 39.5 13.6 62.1
2013 531 35.5 14.9 67.8
2014 523 40.5 12.9 72.7
2015 527 32.0 16.4 70.8
2016 405 26.0 15.5 67.9
2017 399 23.5 16.9 69.2
2018 378 23.0 16.4 63.2
2019 382 21.0 18.1 70.7
2020 353 22.5 15.6 77.3
2021 327 21.0 15.5 74.9
2022 306 19.6 15.6 55.2
2023 340 19.4 17.5 77.1

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 Saks High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 850 34.4 24.7 0
1989 887 34.0 26.0 n/a
1990 853 35.0 24.3 0
1991 891 34.0 26.2 n/a
1992 853 36.0 23.6 n/a
1993 846 35.0 24.2 n/a
1994 817 36.5 22.4 n/a
1995 781 35.4 22.1 n/a
1996 781 35.4 22.1 n/a
1997 791 36.4 21.7 16.8
1998 805 39.0 20.6 18.3
1999 773 41.0 18.9 31
2000 690 37.0 18.6 28.8
2001 678 35.0 19.4 31.9
2002 619 33.0 18.8 32.5
2003 619 33.0 18.8 32.5
2004 583 35.5 16.4 38.8
2005 587 36.5 16.1 39.7
2006 574 33.0 17.4 43.8
2007 560 33.0 17.0 45
2008 549 43.7 12.6 51.4
2009 549 31.9 17.0 53.2
2010 527 34.1 15.4 58.7
2011 534 35.5 15.0 65.2
2012 538 39.5 13.6 62.1
2013 531 35.5 14.9 67.8
2014 523 40.5 12.9 72.7
2015 527 32.0 16.4 70.8
2016 405 26.0 15.5 67.9
2017 399 23.5 16.9 69.2
2018 378 23.0 16.4 63.2
2019 382 21.0 18.1 70.7
2020 353 22.5 15.6 77.3
2021 327 21.0 15.5 74.9
2022 306 19.6 15.6 55.2
2023 340 19.4 17.5 77.1

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 Saks High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,435 (13.3%) $9,064 (84.2%) $10,763

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saks 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 198th of 366 High schoolsRanks 209th of 371 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Saks High School)32.312.5
 19.8%
   End of Course Mathematics (Calhoun County)36.922.5
 14.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Saks High School)39.830.6
 9.2%
   End of Course Science (Calhoun County)42.234.4
 7.8%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382340
 11%
African American193155
 19.7%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2842
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White159137
 13.8%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%77.1%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saks High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Saks High School.

Saks High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Saks Elementary School
Middle : Saks Middle School

Students at Saks High School are 46% African American, 40% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Saks High School ranks 126th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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