Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Salem Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Community High School's student population of 701 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salem Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Community High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2004 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Community High School's ranking?
Salem Community High School is ranked #2004 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Salem Community High School often compared to?
Salem Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centralia High School, South Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem Community High School?
The graduation rate of Salem Community High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salem Community High School?
701 students attend Salem Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Salem Community High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Community High School?
Salem Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Community High School offer ?
Salem Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salem Community High School part of?
Salem Community High School is part of Salem CHSD 600 School District.
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