Salem High School
Salem High School serves 1,753 students in grades 9-12.
Salem High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Salem High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 1,753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salem High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #76 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 92% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 31% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salem High School is Tallwood High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Salem Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Salem Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,037 student10
0.4 miles
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000 0.4 6-8 1,037 - Virginia Beach Glenwood Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,002 student10
0.6 miles
2213 Round Hill Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2520 0.6 PK-5 1,002 - Virginia Beach Rosemont Forest Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 502 students10
0.8 miles
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3640 0.8 PK-5 502 - Virginia Beach Indian Lakes Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 90%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
1.2 miles
1240 Homestead Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-2680 1.2 PK-5 603 - Virginia Beach Salem Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 490 students10
1.3 miles
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3680 1.3 PK-5 490
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