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#855 of 1,226 schools in OR
South Salem High School
High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1910 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97302
- Math 6% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Salem High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2018, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Salem High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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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
$83,697
Median home value
$415,200
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,176 | Compare → |
| Roberts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Sprague High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,765 | Compare → |
| Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 94 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #17 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Salem High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Salem High School
South Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 2,310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about South Salem High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Salem High School
What grades does South Salem High School serve?
South Salem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Salem High School?
South Salem High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Salem High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Salem High School rank in OR?
South Salem High School ranks #855 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Salem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Salem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 South Salem High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Salem High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Salem High School a charter school?
No, South Salem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Salem High School a Title I school?
No, South Salem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Salem High School?
66.8% of students at South 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
- 2,310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97302)
- 40,954
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 97302; 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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