Salem High School vs. Eastern High School
Should I attend Salem High School or Eastern 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
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
533 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#596 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
128
128
Grade 10 Students
130
100
Grade 11 Students
133
97
Grade 12 Students
140
94
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
