Salem Academy Charter School District

45 Congress Street, C/o Shetland Pk
Salem, MA 01970
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salem Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 488 students in Salem Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Salem Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,835 Schools
# Students
488 Students
915,983 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
77,687 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salem Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#226 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
42%
49%
44%
45-49%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
54%
25%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
30%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,020
$23,854
Spending / Student
$21,182
$24,611

Best Salem Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District is ranked #234 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Academy Charter School District?
54% of Salem Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Academy Charter School District?
Salem Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Salem Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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