West Salem High School

West Salem High School serves 1,666 students in grades 9-12 in Salem, Oregon, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1 and 70 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school ranks #634 out of 1,231 Oregon high schools, placing it in the 49th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. Academically, the school shows strong performance in English Language Arts with 59% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents opportunities for growth, with 22% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's academic score of 6.6 out of 10 reflects its position as a developing institution with room for continued improvement. West Salem High School is situated in the 97304 zip code area, where the median household income is $85,908 and the median home value reaches $426,900.

The surrounding community shows strong educational values, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 8.5%. This mid-size city location provides students with access to urban amenities while maintaining a more intimate community feel than larger metropolitan areas.

The student-teacher ratio at West Salem High School is 23.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.