What grades does West Salem High School serve?

West Salem High School is a High school serving students in Salem, OR. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is West Salem High School located?

West Salem High School is located at Salem, OR in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem High School?

West Salem High School has a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1.

What schools are in Salem, OR?

Salem, OR is served by the local school district. West Salem High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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West Salem High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Salem, Oregon|Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Salem, OR 97304

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,666

Student:Teacher

23.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Econ. Disadvantaged

66.8%

Phone

(503)399-5533

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

33.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

14 courses offered

440 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

177 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

498 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

124 test takers

Athletics

12 sports, 25 teams

724 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1

Worse than average in OR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,833

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

68.29

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.17

Social Workers

0.34

Nurses

1.16

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,770

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,746

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,354

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 62%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$446,622

+0.3% 1yr+23.5% 5yr

Salem, OR metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

8.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,155

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,794

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,725 (25%)

Autism

1,299 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

1,201 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,010 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

567 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

438 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,606

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

First Day for All Kindergarten Students

First day of school for all kindergarten students

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24J. West Salem High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - District Offices Closed (Labor Day)District-wide No school and district offices closed for Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day for Grades 6 & 9District-wide First day of school for 6th and 9th grade students	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Kindergarten TransitionDistrict-wide Kindergarten transition period September 9-11, 2026	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	First Day for Grades 1-5, 7-8 & 10-12District-wide First day of school for grades 1-5, 7-8, and 10-12	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	First Day for All Kindergarten StudentsDistrict-wide First day of school for all kindergarten students	Event	—