San Saba High School

Summary:

San Saba High School is a public high school in San Saba, Texas, serving 180 students in grades 9-12 as part of the San Saba Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 608 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

The student population at San Saba High School has become more diverse in recent years, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 48.66% in 2020-2021 to 57.78% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of White students has decreased from 50.27% to 39.44%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 448 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 1,130 out of 1,876 in 2021-2022 (2-star rating). San Saba High School has consistently performed well for Gifted and Talented students but has struggled with the performance of male, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Compared to Goldthwaite High School, located about 20 miles away, San Saba High School has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (71.67% vs. 33.88%), suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. However, San Saba High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 8 students per teacher, which could be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and support to its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 808 W Wallace
       San Saba, TX  76877-3523


(325) 372-3786

District: San Saba Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
904th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,716 Help


Feeder schools for San Saba High School:

Elementary:    San Saba Elementary
Middle:    San Saba Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.8%
White:
39.4%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.7% Help


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Compare Details San Saba High School ranks better than 54.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Saba High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.8%), White (39.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Saba High School is 6.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Saba High School is $17,716.
Schooldigger Rankings:

San Saba High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks San Saba High School 904th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See San Saba High School in the ranking list.)

San Saba Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Saba Independent School District (Isd) 608th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Saba High School

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Rank History for all students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.45 964th 1427 32.4%
2005 59.09 662nd 1429 53.7%
2006 67.38 463rd 1430 67.6%
2007 65.49 546th 1497 63.5%
2008 61.48 641st 1510 57.5%
2009 54.05 886th 1539 42.4%
2010 63.78 613th 1568 60.9%
2011 55.24 949th 1672 43.2%
2012 42.80 1025th 1603 36.1%
2013 53.00 795th 1652 51.9%
2014 67.40 448th 1734 74.2%
2015 65.31 560th 1743 67.9%
2016 55.05 836th 1762 52.6%
2017 53.72 671st 1777 62.2%
2018 58.76 605th 1797 66.3%
2019 56.64 696th 1857 62.5%
2021 60.80 623rd 1861 66.5%
2022 39.60 1130th 1876 39.8%
2023 44.20 1077th 1961 45.1%
2024 51.32 904th 1987 54.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 953rd 1113 14.4%
2021 14.83 1124th 1195 5.9%
2022 19.46 1110th 1278 13.1%
2023 47.53 537th 1371 60.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.24 1018th 1347 24.4%
2019 47.50 579th 1357 57.3%
2021 69.82 229th 1382 83.4%
2022 22.47 1249th 1418 11.9%
2023 43.49 730th 1478 50.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 580th 1794 67.7%
2019 59.62 519th 1818 71.5%
2021 62.03 497th 1848 73.1%
2022 50.25 761st 1847 58.8%
2023 41.77 1047th 1897 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.51 509th 1781 71.4%
2019 70.34 388th 1798 78.4%
2021 64.95 525th 1815 71.1%
2022 55.79 714th 1841 61.2%
2023 48.15 960th 1891 49.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 77th 1137 93.2%
2019 70.52 273rd 1145 76.2%
2021 74.06 188th 1177 84.0%
2022 72.37 172nd 1172 85.3%
2023 72.10 115th 1182 90.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.79 1595th 1784 10.6%
2019 38.68 1087th 1810 39.9%
2021 40.13 1016th 1829 44.5%
2022 27.87 1366th 1837 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.83 747th 1803 58.6%
2019 45.20 949th 1824 48.0%
2021 52.98 765th 1840 58.4%
2022 22.42 1445th 1853 22.0%
2023 38.26 1153rd 1913 39.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 757th 1691 55.2%
2019 53.71 676th 1714 60.6%
2021 60.46 541st 1743 69.0%
2022 24.65 1372nd 1762 22.1%
2023 41.12 1019th 1820 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at San Saba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.66 471st 1539 69.4%
2019 52.33 687th 1526 55.0%
2021 49.04 762nd 1510 49.5%
2022 49.83 720th 1525 52.8%
2023 36.84 1030th 1576 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for San Saba High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 146 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1990 135 0 0 56 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 136 0 0 57 1 n/a n/a 0 194
1992 148 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 142 1 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 162 1 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 171 0 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 171 0 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 179 3 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 183 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 185 1 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 156 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 148 0 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 130 1 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 130 1 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 131 1 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 139 2 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2006 150 2 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 139 1 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2008 133 2 1 94 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 125 1 3 84 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2010 118 0 1 85 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 112 0 0 91 0 0 1 0 204
2012 102 0 0 96 0 0 1 0 199
2013 105 0 0 104 0 0 0 0 209
2014 98 0 0 103 0 0 1 0 202
2015 84 0 0 92 1 0 0 0 177
2016 96 0 0 88 2 0 1 0 187
2017 94 1 1 96 1 0 1 0 194
2018 89 2 1 90 0 0 1 0 183
2019 100 2 1 102 0 0 1 0 206
2020 98 2 1 98 0 0 2 0 201
2021 94 1 1 91 0 0 0 0 187
2022 96 0 2 110 0 0 3 0 211
2023 71 0 2 104 0 0 3 0 180

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 San Saba High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 206 n/a n/a n/a
1990 192 20.0 9.6 n/a
1991 194 20.3 9.5 n/a
1992 199 20.9 9.5 30.7
1993 199 19.0 10.5 33.7
1994 207 19.2 10.8 0.5
1995 232 23.2 10.0 27.2
1996 232 23.2 10.0 27.2
1997 250 24.4 10.2 23.2
1998 257 26.0 9.9 33.5
1999 265 23.9 11.1 31.3
2000 219 21.7 10.1 35.2
2001 222 22.1 10.0 40.5
2002 221 19.2 11.5 47.1
2003 221 19.2 11.5 47.1
2004 220 19.8 11.1 37.7
2005 226 19.8 11.4 45.1
2006 242 23.2 10.4 46.3
2007 234 26.2 8.9 39.3
2008 230 26.1 8.8 45.2
2009 213 23.9 8.9 53.1
2010 204 25.1 8.1 43.1
2011 204 23.7 8.6 50.5
2012 199 23.0 8.6 40.7
2013 209 23.9 8.7 44.5
2014 202 23.5 8.5 49.5
2015 177 21.0 8.4 51.4
2016 187 24.0 7.7 35.8
2017 194 26.9 7.2 40.7
2018 183 22.2 8.2 60.1
2019 206 27.6 7.4 61.2
2020 201 28.6 7.0 49.8
2021 187 26.4 7.0 57.8
2022 211 26.3 8.0 55.9
2023 180 27.8 6.4 71.7

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 San Saba High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 206 n/a n/a n/a
1990 192 20.0 9.6 n/a
1991 194 20.3 9.5 n/a
1992 199 20.9 9.5 30.7
1993 199 19.0 10.5 33.7
1994 207 19.2 10.8 0.5
1995 232 23.2 10.0 27.2
1996 232 23.2 10.0 27.2
1997 250 24.4 10.2 23.2
1998 257 26.0 9.9 33.5
1999 265 23.9 11.1 31.3
2000 219 21.7 10.1 35.2
2001 222 22.1 10.0 40.5
2002 221 19.2 11.5 47.1
2003 221 19.2 11.5 47.1
2004 220 19.8 11.1 37.7
2005 226 19.8 11.4 45.1
2006 242 23.2 10.4 46.3
2007 234 26.2 8.9 39.3
2008 230 26.1 8.8 45.2
2009 213 23.9 8.9 53.1
2010 204 25.1 8.1 43.1
2011 204 23.7 8.6 50.5
2012 199 23.0 8.6 40.7
2013 209 23.9 8.7 44.5
2014 202 23.5 8.5 49.5
2015 177 21.0 8.4 51.4
2016 187 24.0 7.7 35.8
2017 194 26.9 7.2 40.7
2018 183 22.2 8.2 60.1
2019 206 27.6 7.4 61.2
2020 201 28.6 7.0 49.8
2021 187 26.4 7.0 57.8
2022 211 26.3 8.0 55.9
2023 180 27.8 6.4 71.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for San Saba High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,124 (8.6%) $11,976 (91.4%) $13,100
2020 $897 (6.6%) $12,662 (93.4%) $13,559
2021 $1,382 (7.8%) $16,334 (92.2%) $17,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Saba High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 696th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1077th of 1961 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (San Saba High School)5632
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))5632
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (San Saba High School)7254
 18%
   End of Course Biology (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))7254
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (San Saba High School)4360
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))4360
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (San Saba High School)5356
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))5356
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (San Saba High School)7962
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))7962
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206180
 12.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic102104
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White10071
 29%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%71.7%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Saba High School

San Saba High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : San Saba Elementary
Middle : San Saba Middle

San Saba High School ranks 904th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at San Saba High School are 58% Hispanic, 39% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended San Saba High School.


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

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