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#662 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 49% in state
Saraland High School
High School · Saraland City · Saraland, AL
A Saraland City high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1115 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Saraland High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Saraland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,787/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saraland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,574
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cf Vigor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Satsuma High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | 4.4 mi | 731 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saraland City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saraland High School is listed in Saraland City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saraland High School
Saraland High School is a public high school in Saraland, AL, part of Saraland City, serving approximately 1,151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saraland High School
What grades does Saraland High School serve?
Saraland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Saraland High School?
Saraland High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saraland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saraland High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saraland High School rank in AL?
Saraland High School ranks #662 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Saraland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saraland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Saraland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saraland High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Saraland High School a charter school?
No, Saraland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saraland High School a Title I school?
No, Saraland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saraland High School?
50.4% of students at Saraland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (251) 602-8970
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36571)
- 17,037
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36571; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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