Serving 17 students in grades 8-12, Salem Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salem Prep High School's student population of 17 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salem Prep High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
35%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
53%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Salem Prep High School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salem Prep High School?
17 students attend Salem Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Salem Prep High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Prep High School?
Salem Prep High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem Prep High School offer ?
Salem Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Prep High School part of?
Salem Prep High School is part of Salem School District.
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