Salem High School

Salem High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
219 Walnut St,  Salem, NJ
Salem City School District
3.6
4.0
387 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Mulhorn
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
100:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
51.9%
White
29.3%
Hispanic
15.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 106 Students
Stockton University 77 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 65 Students
Montclair State University 51 Students
Temple University 43 Students
The College of New Jersey 32 Students
Kean University 32 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 32 Students
Penn State 28 Students
Morgan State University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Business 34 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Finance 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 32 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/20/2024
I've been apart of Salem all my life and i've always loved the schools, Currently i am enrolled in the high school and in the IB program at the school and they offer great scholarships and all the teachers are helpful. this school has a great amount of diversity in races, ethnicities and sexualities. i am really proud of this school. however i'm not at all impressed with the schools safety as someone had brought a gun to school several times. But they do offer a number of opportunities like ACT prep and paying for ACT test.
5.0 Sophomore
5/30/2018
I enjoy the family like surrondings of Salem High. Here we have the freedom to be ourselves and not worry about it affecting us in any negative ways. We have plenty of options that allows us to show our strengths. The only thing I would change is that I woukd try harder to be more envolved.
4.0 Senior
6/14/2017
I loved the teachers I had. They really care about the students, as does the administration. The school had so many rules is crazy about uniform. The academics are wonderful and challenging.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
2/8/2025
School has many fights. Not a safe environment. A school should be a place to learn and have a peace of mind. This school is not it. I moved to send my children to another school
5.0 parent
3/21/2016
New IB Program is like a private academy within a public school. My daughter loves it here.
5.0 parent
1/21/2013
High academic standards to those who take advantage of this opportunity. This school is a IB school which means they compete against the world, not just the state of NJ
5.0 parent
5/5/2008

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Salem High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salem, NJ, in the Salem neighborhood, and is served by the Salem City School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Salem High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $160,164. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salem Middle School, Elsinboro Township School, Lower Alloways Creek 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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