North Salem High School vs. South Salem High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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South Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,152 students in grades 9-12, North Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,204 students in grades 9-12, South Salem High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,152 students
2,204 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
74%
Graduation Rate
78%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
606
596
Grade 10 Students
599
591
Grade 11 Students
485
546
Grade 12 Students
462
471
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
63%
34%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
25%
52%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%