Very Good
#547 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
- Math 45% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salem High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2022, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Salem High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,189
Median home value
$497,500
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Liberty Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Salem Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Salem Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salem
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem High is listed in Salem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem High
Salem High is a public high school in Salem, MA, part of Salem, serving approximately 948 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem High
What grades does Salem High serve?
Salem High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem High?
Salem High has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem High rank in MA?
Salem High ranks #547 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Salem High's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salem High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem High a charter school?
No, Salem High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem High a Title I school?
No, Salem High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (978) 740-1123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01970)
- 44,115
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01970; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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