Below Average
#2126 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Salem High School
High School · Salem City School District · Salem, NJ
A Salem City School District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
219 WALNUT ST, Salem, NJ 08079
- Math 6% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salem High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2021, to 6% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salem High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,375
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Salem City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem High School is listed in Salem City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem High School
Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, NJ, part of Salem City School District, serving approximately 387 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,126 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem High School
What grades does Salem High School serve?
Salem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem High School rank in NJ?
Salem High School ranks #2,126 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Salem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem High School a charter school?
No, Salem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem High School a Title I school?
No, Salem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem High School?
61.5% of students at Salem High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (856) 935-3900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08079)
- 10,696
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08079; 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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