Saks High School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/sh/

340 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

340

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saks High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	42
Black	155
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
155 (45.6 %)
White
137 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
42 (12.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-7000
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/sh/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 102

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 77