SAKS HIGH SCHOOL
Saks High School is a public high school that is part of the Calhoun County school district, located in Anniston, AL with about 378 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Saks High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Saks High School, located in Anniston, Alabama, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Calhoun County School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its identity as the "Home of the Wildcats." It offers a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, supported by a dedicated faculty focused on student achievement and character development.
Beyond the classroom, Saks High School maintains an active extracurricular program that plays a significant role in the school’s culture. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that foster teamwork, leadership, and school pride. By balancing academic rigor with diverse opportunities for student engagement, Saks High School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and community involvement for its student body.
For more information, contact Saks High School at (256) 741-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/sh/
SAKS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Anniston, AL with about 378 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calhoun County
- Total Students:
- 378
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 378 students
- White
- 48.1%
- Black or African American
- 44.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.