Salem High School
Tel:
(603) 893-7069
Salem High School serves 1,164 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Salem High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salem High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 1,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,164 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 102 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salem High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #182 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 86% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salem High School is Methuen High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Woodbury School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Woodbury School Grades: 6-8 | 841 students
0.4 miles
206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055 0.4 6-8 841 - Salem William E. Lancaster School Grades: K-5 | 277 students
1.0 miles
54 Millville St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7059 1.0 K-5 277 - Salem Dr. L. F. Soule School Grades: K-5 | 246 students
1.4 miles
173 South Policy St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7053 1.4 K-5 246 - Salem Mary A. Fisk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
1.5 miles
14 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7051 1.5 PK-5 273 - Salem William T. Barron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 391 students
1.5 miles
55 Butler St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7067 1.5 K-5 391
School Reviews
| 2 Higher level children are not challenged to excel in Woodbury Middle School. Advanced classes are not offered due to claims of discrimination against lower level students. - Posted by Parent - jane. |
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