Salem High School
Tel:
(540)387-2437
- Salem High School serves 1,181 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Salem High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Salem High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Salem High School's student population of 1,181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,181 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salem High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,796 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 14% |
| Black | 10% | 23% |
| White | 80% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salem High School is Gov Stem Academy At Burton Center (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andrew Lewis Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Salem Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem West Salem Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
0.3 miles
520 N Bruffey St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2503 0.3 K-5 397 - Salem South Salem Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 399 students
1.1 miles
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2478 1.1 K-5 399 - Salem G.w. Carver Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
1.4 miles
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2492 1.4 K-5 466 - Salem Andrew Lewis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 907 students
1.5 miles
616 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-2513 1.5 6-8 907 - Salem Fort Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 228 students
2.4 miles
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540)387-6594 2.4 PK-5 228
School Reviews
| 5 This is my fourth year attending Salem High School. Salem has many great opportunities to offer. Salem High School offers the International Baccalaureate program. The school is well kept up. The teachers are super friendly and easy to get along with. The student body as a whole is inviting. Bullying is not a problem at Salem. From my standpoint, everyone seems to get along with everyone else. Salem has awesome activities to take part in. We have several clubs students can join. Salem offers NHS. The only complaint I have about the school system is SOL's. This is not in particular the school's fault, but rather the state's fault. Every school in Virginia spends too much time focusing on reviewing for the SOL instead of prioritizing education.
I would definitely recommend this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - tor.l |
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