Salem High School is a four-year public high school in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 900 students, and is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Serving 952 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem High's attendance zone covers the entire Salem, MA school district, encompassing approximately 18.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 952 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
952 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Witch. Always a Witch.
School Rankings
Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Witch
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem High School's ranking?
Salem High School is ranked #1053 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Salem High School often compared to?
Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 88%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
952 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Salem High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% 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 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Salem High School part of?
Salem High School is part of Salem School District.
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