Salem High School

Salem High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
77 Willson St,  Salem, MA
Highland Avenue Neighborhood
Salem Public Schools
3.6
2.5
803 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Destefano
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
38.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
28
Reading
29
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
34
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
79:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
46.8%
White
38.3%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Salem State University 180 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 150 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 116 Students
Boston University 112 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 87 Students
Northeastern University 67 Students
University of New Hampshire 67 Students
Merrimack College 66 Students
Suffolk University 56 Students
Boston College 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Criminology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 229 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/8/2024
My best experiences were the ones I made on my own. I enjoyed being part of sports teams but for females they are really lacking.
2.0 Senior
10/1/2022
Great performing arts programs. Many in that program in my grade came to the school just b/c of it & in spite of the bad reputation. Everything else is going downhill. Standards based grading is horrible & not being done right. Most teachers are great though. Admin now cancels many AP courses, but if you can take APs you will get an excellent education. Many clubs have been ruined by the extended schedule b/c students in sports can't do clubs. General atmosphere was good but new admin is on a power trip of "we can & will do whatever we want" instead of team approach Some sports have turned into a toxic culture. The school used to avoid the jock/brain/arts/tech/JROTC divisions b/c they are the same students across many areas. I don't think the new principal knows they are creating divisions b/c they wouldn't do that on purpose. Showing major favoritism to sports while undermining other things is bound to create division. My sport may benefit but the culture shift is sad.
4.0 Alum
7/19/2021
The diversity of students and teachers is good. My experience at the school helped me grow and learn what kind of person I want to be in life, friendships and relationships.
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2.5 12 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/23/2017
As a teacher at Salem High School for more than 10 years, I have found the school community to be a supportive and respectful space. Many teachers offer extra hours beyond what is required to offer students extra help and support. We offer an extensive amount and variety of curricular and extracurri...
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3.0 other
6/25/2014
There are teachers here who truely care about their students and making sure they are learning and then there are teachers who are here because of tenure. The teachers who love their job stick out and they make their classes interesting and easy to learn in the enviroment they create.
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4.0 teacher
4/24/2013
This school, like so many, will reward and educate those who put in the required effort. If one does not attend class or is consistently late than they will run into difficulty. Every year students from Salem end up everywhere from the Ivy League to the military to prison. It is what you make of it.
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1.0 other
4/14/2012
not a student but the teachers and administration DID NOT support me, rather not go into details, but Salem High is THE WORST school I have had the displeasure of being associated with!
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Salem High School

Salem High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salem, MA and is served by the Salem Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 803 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Salem High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $622,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Swampscott High School, Salem Prep High School, Salem - New Liberty Innovation School, and more. Learn more about what Salem has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salem High School.

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