Roberts High School is a high school in Salem, Oregon, United States. It provides non-traditional educational programs in the Salem-Keizer School District. Rather than a centralized campus, Roberts High School consists of departments at different sites in Salem and Keizer.
Serving 515 students in grades 7-12, Roberts 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 16% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roberts High School serves the southeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 22.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roberts High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roberts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberts High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
16%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberts High School's ranking?
Roberts High School is ranked #1139 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Roberts High School often compared to?
Roberts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roberts High School?
The graduation rate of Roberts High School is 16%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Roberts High School?
515 students attend Roberts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Roberts High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roberts High School?
Roberts High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roberts High School offer ?
Roberts High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roberts High School part of?
Roberts High School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Roberts High School located?
Roberts High School is located in the Southeast Salem neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Southeast Salem.
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