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Salem High School
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  • Public
  • SALEM, MA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade A minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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Salem High School is a public school located in SALEM, MA. It has 803 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
81%
Average SAT
1160
216 responses
Average ACT
29
24 responses
AP Enrollment
36%

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Living in the Area

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade D+
Median Household Income
$79,196
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,678
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$464,200
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
74%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 31 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 31 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 88 responses
  • Spirit Week
    32%
  • Going to games
    22%
  • Powder puff
    10%
  • Band Competitions
    8%
  • Banquets
    6%
  • Going to plays at our school
    6%
  • Pep rallies
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
803
Free or Reduced Lunch
68%
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 37 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 37 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 37 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$82,063
Teachers in First/Second Year
38.3%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 43 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 43 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 43 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$24,046 / year
National
$12,239
85%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 46 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 46 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 46 responses

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