Salem School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public high schools in Salem School District, serving 991 students. Public high schools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 78% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public high schools in Salem School District are Salem High School, New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in Salem School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 88%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Salem High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Salem School District |
| School District Website | http://salemk12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (978) 740-1212 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 406 Schools |
| # of Students | 991 Students | 326,760 Students |
| # of Teachers | 109 Teachers | 26,254 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Salem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 302 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #343 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 742 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 28 Students | 20,776 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 432 Students | 61,310 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 44% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 73 Students | 34,827 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 416 Students | 199,128 Students |
| % White Students | 42% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 303 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 40 Students | 9,587 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 1,150 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 1,430 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 1,407 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 1,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 1,440 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 1,453 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 2,406 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 4,762 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 8,229 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 3 | 10,536 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 257 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 232 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 247 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 247 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 5 | 1,076 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $26,570 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $24,984 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $98 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $92 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $26,570 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,984 | $18,839 |
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Salem School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Salem High School Math: 54% | Reading: 84%Rank:8/Top 30%77 Willson Street10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12 | 920 students
- New Liberty Innovation School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2 East India Square, Suite 20010
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
- Salem Prep High School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2 East India Square, 2nd Floor10
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Grades: 8-12 | 26 students
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