West Salem High School vs. South Salem High School
Should I attend West Salem High School or South 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
West Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
South Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, West Salem High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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
1,681 students
2,204 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
74%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
463
596
Grade 10 Students
448
591
Grade 11 Students
413
546
Grade 12 Students
357
471
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
34%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
62%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
