Salem High School is a comprehensive community four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Salem City, in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as part of the Salem City School District.
Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salem High School's attendance zone covers the entire Salem school district, encompassing approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the farthest point in the zone is about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem High School's ranking?
Salem High School is ranked #1832 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Salem High School often compared to?
Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem County Career And Technical High School, Woodstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
393 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Salem High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem High School offer ?
Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem High School part of?
Salem High School is part of Salem City School District.
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