NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Salem High School — School Profile & District Info

High|SALEM, New Jersey|Salem City School District

SALEM, NJ 08079

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
387
Student:Teacher
9.7:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
61.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
15-19%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
9 courses offered
Athletics
19 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1
Near average in NJ

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$26,299
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 68%Local 12%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$376,063
+2.6% YoY
Philadelphia, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

393
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High School

Salem High School currently enrolls 387 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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