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Salem Prep High School
High School · Salem
2 Museum Place Mall 2nd floor, Salem, MA 01970
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Salem Prep High School
High School in Salem · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Salem Prep High School
Salem Prep High School is a public high school in Salem, MA, part of Salem. Salem Prep High School serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Salem Prep High School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Salem Prep High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Salem Prep High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
88% of students at Salem Prep High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Address
- 2 Museum Place Mall 2nd floor, Salem, MA 01970
- Website
- salemk12.org
- Phone
- (978) 740-1171
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 9 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2 Museum Place Mall 2nd floor, Salem, MA 01970
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Salem Prep High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Salem High (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is Salem Academy Charter School (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, New Liberty Innovation School (rated 6.1/10). For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Liberty Innovation School Salem | 0.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Salem Academy Charter School Salem | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Saltonstall School Salem | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Carlton Salem | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Salem Early Childhood Salem | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Collins Middle Salem | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| THE PHOENIX SCHOOL Salem | 0.9 mi | — |
| Bates Salem | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Horace Mann Laboratory Salem | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Salem High Salem | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Thomas Carroll Peabody | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Witchcraft Heights Salem | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| CHILDRENS WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 1.9 mi | — |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 1.9 mi | — |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Peabody | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| MRS ALEXANDER'S SCHOOL Beverly | 1.9 mi | — |
| TOWER SCHOOL Marblehead | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Village School Marblehead | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01970 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,189
Median Home Value
$497,500
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
Population
44,115
College Educated
49.7%
Homeownership
51.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
38.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Salem Prep High School
What grades does Salem Prep High School serve?
Salem Prep High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem Prep High School?
Salem Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Salem Prep High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Prep High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019).
Is Salem Prep High School a charter school?
No, Salem Prep High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Prep High School a Title I school?
No, Salem Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.2%
- Phone
- (978) 740-1171
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Salem- District Enrollment
- 3,811
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,741
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