Salem High School

77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970

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Tel: (978) 740-1123

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Salem High School serves 860 students in grades 9-12.

Salem High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Salem High School's student population of 860 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

860 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

84 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Salem High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Salem High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Salem High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

48%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

40%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Salem High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Salem High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

81%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Salem High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

64%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Salem School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem High School's ranking?

Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?

The graduation rate of Salem High School is 81%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Salem High School?

860 students attend Salem High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Salem High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem High School?

Salem High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Salem High School offer ?

Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Salem High School part of?

Salem High School is part of Salem School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education