Serving 232 students in grades 7-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.11, 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
#2095 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem High School's ranking?
Salem High School is ranked #2095 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Salem High School often compared to?
Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwich Junior-senior High School, Cambridge Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
232 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salem High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem High School offer ?
Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem High School part of?
Salem High School is part of Salem Central School District.
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