Salmen High School

300 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Salmen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salmen High School's student population of 1,051 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Salmen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmen High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#862 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
29%
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25-29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
63%
42%
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White
23%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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65-69%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Salmen High School is a public high school in Slidell, Louisiana, under the St. Tammany Parish School Board.
  • History: Salmen was established in 1965 to meet the population growth caused by the Space Race. It originally opened in what is now Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic school. In 1966, the school was moved to the present campus. In the 1965-66 school year, Salmen served grades seven through nine. Each year another grade was added, with the first senior class graduating in 1969. Later the seventh and eighth grades were dropped.
  • Hurricane Katrina: Hurricane Katrina devastated Salmen, pushing a storm surge of over eight feet through the area. All the buildings were devastated, with the exception of the new science wing, which was built in the last few years. After the storm, the School was closed for just over a month, but on 3 October 2005, Salmen started a platooning schedule at Northshore High School, which was mostly untouched by the storm. Northshore students attended from 6:55 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., and Salmen attended from 1:25 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.. In mid January, FEMA's assessment showed that more than 51% of the Salmen campus was damaged beyond repair, meaning that everything except the science building would have to be demolished and rebuilt. Even the principal, Byron Williams, was disheartened, but understands that we must move on and rebuild. The new school is supposed to be done by the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. On 17 January 2006, Salmen moved into the rebuilt St. Tammany Jr. High School, and is intended to finish the year there. A temporary school is being built for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years. Before the storm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salmen High School's ranking?
Salmen High School is ranked #862 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Salmen High School often compared to?
Salmen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northshore High School, Slidell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salmen High School?
The graduation rate of Salmen High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Salmen High School?
1,051 students attend Salmen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Salmen High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmen High School?
Salmen High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmen High School offer ?
Salmen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salmen High School part of?
Salmen High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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