Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Virginia. It is the sole high school for the City of Salem public school system. Until 2022, Salem was an International Baccalaureate world school, certified for the Diploma Programme.
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem's student population of 415 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem is 0.65, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
21%
21%
White
54%
44%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem?
415 students attend Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem offer ?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem part of?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem is part of Salem City School District.
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