Saginaw High School opened in 2005 as the second high school serving the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District. It is a 5-A school located in Saginaw, Texas, United States. The mascot is the Rough Rider, and the school colors are cardinal red and Vegas gold. Enrollment is approximately 2,200 students.
Serving 2,202 students in grades 9-12, Saginaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Saginaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Saginaw High School's student population of 2,202 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
foster a culture of excellence that instills a passion for a lifetime of continuous achievement in every student.
Average Class Size
25 students
Saginaw High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saginaw High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4622 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Rowdy The Rough Rider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Saginaw High School's ranking?
Saginaw High School is ranked #4622 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Saginaw High School often compared to?
Saginaw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boswell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw High School?
The graduation rate of Saginaw High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saginaw High School?
2,202 students attend Saginaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Saginaw High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saginaw High School?
Saginaw High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saginaw High School offer ?
Saginaw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saginaw High School part of?
Saginaw High School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025If you like crowded halls, lack of respect from students, and you want to instill fear or hatred for school, then this is the school for your kids.4 10/10/2025The good: Teachers care about the performance of the students, the athletic programs are mostly competitive, the students get along with each other and engage in cooperative learning. The debate program excels. The bad: The counselors do not show much interest in helping the students make decisions in terms of academics. The theater program could be so much more than it is. There is some drug use among the students at school. The debate program, and by and large most non-athletic programs go unnoticed by the administration. The students of this school outperform students of similar backgrounds who attend other public schools.Review Saginaw High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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If you like crowded halls, lack of respect from students, and you want to instill fear or hatred for school, then this is the school for your kids.
The good: Teachers care about the performance of the students, the athletic programs are mostly competitive, the students get along with each other and engage in cooperative learning. The debate program excels. The bad: The counselors do not show much interest in helping the students make decisions in terms of academics. The theater program could be so much more than it is. There is some drug use among the students at school. The debate program, and by and large most non-athletic programs go unnoticed by the administration. The students of this school outperform students of similar backgrounds who attend other public schools.
Review Saginaw High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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