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Salem Hills High

High School · Nebo District · Salem, UT

A Nebo District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

150 N SKYHAWK BLVD, Salem, UT 84653

  • Math 36% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Salem Hills High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Salem Hills High 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average312/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$111,420

Median home value

$569,300

Median rent

$1,581/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nebo Advanced Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi7Compare →
Nebo Online SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi8,702Compare →
American Preparatory Academy - SalemCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–101.7 mi555Compare →
American Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–122.7 mi1,620Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Nebo District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#18 of 47
District spending per student
$8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Salem Hills High is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salem Hills High

Salem Hills High is a public high school in Salem, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,585 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salem Hills High

What grades does Salem Hills High serve?

Salem Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Salem Hills High?

Salem Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills High is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salem Hills High rank in UT?

Salem Hills High ranks #569 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Salem Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

Salem Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Hills High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Salem Hills High a charter school?

No, Salem Hills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Salem Hills High a Title I school?

No, Salem Hills High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Hills High?

17.2% of students at Salem Hills High 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
1,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 84653)
11,531
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
29.1
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84653; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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