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Salem High School

1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460

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Salem High School serves 637 students in grades 9-12.

Salem High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 637 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Salem High School's student population of 637 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

637 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Salem High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#1003 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Salem High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Salem High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

93%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Salem High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Salem High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80-84%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Salem High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Salem City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salem High School's ranking?

Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?

The graduation rate of Salem High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.

How many students attend Salem High School?

637 students attend Salem High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Salem High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem High School?

Salem High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Salem High School offer ?

Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Salem High School part of?

Salem High School is part of Salem City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 637 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education