New School High School vs. Salem High School
Should I attend New School High School or Salem High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New School High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, New School High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,941 students in grades 6-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
46 students
1,941 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#110 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
79%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
12
477
Grade 10 Students
11
487
Grade 11 Students
13
479
Grade 12 Students
10
489
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
19%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a