Salem High School
School Overview
Salem High School is a public school located in Salem, Virginia. It is a school in Salem City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 83% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,293 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,293 students are attending Salem High School. By gender, there are 650 and 643 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Salem High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 92 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 77 | 36 | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 92 | 41 | 51 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Salem High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 86 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 323 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,912 Households |
| Population | 22,754 |
| Male | 11,771 |
| Female | 13,546 |
| Child Population | 5,747 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,840 Units |
| Average House Value | $181,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $913 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $57,165 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Salem High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 43 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 320 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 668 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Salem High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 320 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 668 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Salem City Public Schools
In Salem City Public Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SALEM, Virginia
1 private schools are serving students in SALEM, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.