MAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Salem High — School Profile & District Info
High|Salem, Massachusetts|Salem
Salem, MA 01970
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Graduation Rate
82%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
34 courses offered
105 students enrolled
Athletics
22 sports, 55 teams
420 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.3:1
Better than average in MATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
866
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
130
26% fully certified
Counselors
11.87
Psychologists
1
Nurses
3.0599999
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,741
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$14,476
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$29,045
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 40%Local 48%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.1%
Below 150% poverty line
5.4%
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Uninsured residents
10.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
995
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
939
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
99%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
212 (23%)
Speech/Language Impairment
150 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
137 (15%)
Autism
124 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
116 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
34 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
952
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High
Salem High currently enrolls 948 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MA.
Calendar Guides
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