Salem High School

Salem High boasts a diverse student body, enriching the learning environment.

Salem High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

400 Spartan Dr, Salem, VA

Salem City Schools

3.9

2.8

1,202 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Scott Habeeb

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Average SAT Score
1220

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
92%

Reading Proficiency
91%

Average GPA
3.62

Graduation Rate
91%

B+

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.62	Reading Proficiency 91%
Math Proficiency 92%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 133	Full Time Teachers 133
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.3%

College Prep

Average SAT 1220 Math 600 Verbal 620	Average ACT 27 Math 25 English 27 Reading 28 Science 26
Number of AP Courses 7	AP Math Enrollment High
AP Science Enrollment Low	Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

316:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.1%	Female 46.9%
White 65.2%	Black 16.6%
Hispanic 10.2%	Two or more races 5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.4%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#14 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia

Source: Niche

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.

Virginia Tech 278 Students

James Madison University 253 Students

Radford University 201 Students

University of Virginia 178 Students

Roanoke College 151 Students

Virginia Western Community College 135 Students

Virginia Commonwealth University 120 Students

William & Mary 100 Students

Old Dominion University 70 Students

Liberty University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 84 Students

Business 77 Students

Biology 77 Students

Nursing 75 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students

Chemistry 39 Students

Political Science and Government 30 Students

Engineering 29 Students

Environmental Science 29 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

3/6/2025

All around a good school experience. Great sports programs and facilities, awesome AD who is highly involved.

4.0 Junior

7/2/2024

The best part about Salem High School is that they try to make every student and person in the school welcome and part of the community. The worst parts about Salem High School is the work load at points during the year and the lack of administrators when it comes to students getting into fights and arguments.

4.0 Senior

7/16/2023

Well when i started high school my freshmen year was split in half due to covid which made me online for the being of my year which heavily impacted my grades and gpa, but other than that high school is amazing and Salem High is and awesome school

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1.0 parent

12/25/2025

Salem High School (VA) is described by some as miserable due to reports of racism, uncomfortable racial slurs from administration, and a lack of focus on student well-being outside of athletics. Other factors contributing to this perception include constant budget cuts, biased layoffs, and inconsist...

2.0 parent

6/1/2025

This school and the city is the opposite of inclusive. If you are not playing a sport or getting a private coach you are looked down upon and made to feel less than adequate. There is no guidance or intellectual outlets for the students who are advanced and or "gifted". The school is not investing a...

1.0 parent

9/21/2022

School has a horrible bully problem, including from teachers and staff. Most teachers look to join in on the popular kids to make their lives easier. No support for victims of bullying. Swept under the rug most of the time. Faculty and staff often only care for a handful of select students while the...

5.0 student

8/7/2016

Freshman Year, the upperclassmen were so inviting and hospitable rather than condescending to the underclassmen. The teachers I have had these past 4 years have all been exceedingly intelligent and capable as well as engaged with their students. I can only remember one uninterested History teacher i...

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4 Baths
2,078 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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2 Baths
1,871 Sq Ft

924 Ingleside Ln
New 17 days ago

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2.5 Baths
1,903 Sq Ft

104 Johnston Park Dr
Unit 41548861
New 26 days ago

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104 Johnston Park Dr
Unit 41549049
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Unit 41549048
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Homes for Rent

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Salem, VA

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North View Apartments
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1 Bath
650+ Sq Ft

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Salem, VA

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1-2 Baths
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Salem, VA

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SALEM, VA

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Salem, VA

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Salem, VA

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Salem, VA

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Unit 1
Salem, VA

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Salem, VA

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House for Rent
2 Beds
1.5 Baths

216 Dalewood Ave
Salem, VA

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Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem

K to 12th
Public

HopeTree Academy

7th to 12th
Private

Virginia Salem City County Salem 24153

Salem High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salem, VA and is served by the Salem City Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,202 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Salem High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem, HopeTree Academy, Andrew Lewis Middle 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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