Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, West Salem High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Salem High School's student population of 1,681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Salem High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Salem High School often compared to?
West Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sprague High School, South Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Salem High School?
The graduation rate of West Salem High School is 93%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend West Salem High School?
1,681 students attend West Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Salem High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Salem High School?
West Salem High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Salem High School offer ?
West Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Salem High School part of?
West Salem High School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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