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Very Good

#23 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 12% of private schools

Blanchet Catholic School

High School

4373 MARKET ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Private

Enrollment

342

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

7.8

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#23 of 186

In Salem

#3 of 13

public schools

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Blanchet Catholic School

7.8/10

High School in Salem · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.7/10

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About Blanchet Catholic School

Blanchet Catholic School is a private high school in Salem, OR. Blanchet Catholic School serves approximately 342 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Blanchet Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares1.9 pts above OR schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • OR avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Blanchet Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Blanchet Catholic School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Salem, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
27.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
342
This School
vs
891
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 30.7% vs 0%
Asian 8.8% vs 0%
Black 2.6% vs 0%
Blanchet Catholic School Salem Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Blanchet Catholic School (this school) 7.8
McKay High School 2.8
Waldo Middle School 4.4
Early College High School 9.7
Roberts High School 4.7
North Salem High School 4.0
Parrish Middle School 4.1
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School 7.7
Oregon School for the Deaf 5.0
Houck Middle School 2.5
Howard Street Charter 7.4
Stephens Middle School 2.6
Chemawa Indian School
South Salem High School 5.3
Walker Middle School 5.3
Leslie Middle School 4.7
Straub Middle School 6.7
Pratum Elementary School 8.4
West Salem High School 5.1
Judson Middle School 5.0
Sprague High School 4.1

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Salem

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,398.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 342
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.8%
Hispanic 30.7%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Black 2.6%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4373 MARKET ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blanchet Catholic School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Early College High School (rated 9.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roberts High School (rated 4.7/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, McKay High School (rated 2.8/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Swegle Elementary School Salem 0.2 mi 3.7
McKay High School Salem 0.4 mi 2.8
Auburn Elementary School Salem 1.2 mi 2.2
Scott Elementary School Salem 1.1 mi 4.6
Cesar E Chavez Elementary Salem 0.9 mi 5.0
Hoover Elementary School Salem 1.0 mi 3.0
Early College High School Salem 1.5 mi 9.7
Waldo Middle School Salem 1.2 mi 4.4
Washington Elementary School Salem 1.3 mi 3.5
Roberts High School Salem 1.8 mi 4.7
Four Corners Elementary School Salem 2.0 mi 3.5
Lamb Elementary School Salem 1.9 mi 3.1
Hayesville Elementary School Salem 2.2 mi 3.2
Hallman Elementary School Salem 2.0 mi 3.0
Englewood Elementary School Salem 1.7 mi 5.8
Yoshikai Elementary School Salem 2.4 mi 3.8
LIVINGSTONE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Salem 1.9 mi 7.8
Houck Middle School Salem 2.5 mi 2.5
Eyre Elementary School Salem 2.5 mi 2.3
Stephens Middle School Salem 2.8 mi 2.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,497

Median Home Value

$310,800

Median Rent

$1,197/mo

Population

56,274

College Educated

18.1%

Homeownership

43.2%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

33.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland, OR 7.7
Academy of Arts and Academics Springfield, OR 7.6
Myrtle Point High School Myrtle Point, OR 7.6
Nyssa High School Nyssa, OR 8.0
Philomath High School Philomath, OR 7.5
Vale High School Vale, OR 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blanchet Catholic School

What grades does Blanchet Catholic School serve?

Blanchet Catholic School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Blanchet Catholic School?

Blanchet Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchet Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanchet Catholic School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blanchet Catholic School rank in OR?

Blanchet Catholic School ranks #23 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Blanchet Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanchet Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blanchet Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Blanchet Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blanchet Catholic School a religious school?

Blanchet Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
71 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
342
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
189 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Marion County

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