Salem Community High School

Salem Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 N Broadway Ave,  Salem, IL
3.1
2.8
701 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brad Detering
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
223:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
95.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kaskaskia College 85 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 46 Students
Eastern Illinois University 43 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 40 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 40 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 33 Students
Illinois State University 30 Students
Murray State University 30 Students
University of Missouri 22 Students
University of Kentucky 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Business 16 Students
Education 16 Students
Biology 13 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Occupational Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 71 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/21/2024
Salem has been a very good school to attend. I have always felt welcome by every teacher and administrator, and I feel like the majority of students feel this same way. Every staff member cares about the well-being of the students and I think they've prepared me as much as they can for college.
5.0 Senior
10/28/2024
Overall experience at SCHS has been remarkable. I could not imagine going to another school. The atmosphere is amazing the teachers are extremely nice and understanding. We have numerous sports and clubs for all people ranging from an almost undefeated soccer team to a board game club. It truly is a school for anyone.
5.0 Junior
3/9/2024
High school has been an over all good experience. I have really enjoyed all the dual credit classes options that my high school has offered. They have partnered with the local college and have offered a lot of options that will transfer to a lot of universitites. I have been able to complete almost a years worth of classes that will transfer.
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2.8 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/14/2019
The town of Salem and Salem high school are very snoody, if you are not in the right clique, you will not fit in. You either have to be in the Elite crowd (or think you are) or receive Illinois Link and Medicaid. if you are middle working class, you are out of luck, nothing free or any help for your...
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4.0 student
2/19/2014
I graduated from SCHS last year and it really set me up well for college. I have so much dual credit I came into college with almost enough hours to be a junior in college. It's not like the classes are really that difficult either. The teachers teach you well. This has allowed me to be able to grad...
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1.0 parent
1/14/2014
I have three children, two have graduated and have one still attending. My child that is attending at this time, does great in school and likes the teachers. It seems like most of the coaches, coach for the paycheck and not for the love of the students, they are either not trying or mean for no reas...
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5.0 student
9/25/2013
Salem Community High school is a decent school for everyone is friendly and pretty nice. Now also every school has its cons this school has its "bad seeds" this one it's kinda misguided teacher wise and student help. This school though is mainly just to relax and don't mind the bullies cause there i...
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