What grades does Salem High serve?

As a High school, Salem High serves students in Virginia Beach, VA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Salem High located?

You can find Salem High in Virginia Beach, VA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High?

At Salem High, there are approximately 15.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Virginia Beach, VA?

Salem High is among the schools serving Virginia Beach, VA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Salem High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach, VA 22464

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Staff Day (Students Off)Staff DayDistrict-wide

School closed for students

Nov

Mon

Staff Day (Students Off)Staff DayDistrict-wide

School closed for students

Nov

Tue

Flex Staff Day (Students Off)Staff DayDistrict-wide

School closed for students

Nov

Wed

Quarter 2EventDistrict-wide

Academic Quarter 2

Nov

Wed

Veterans Day HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,675

Student:Teacher

15.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

35.5%

Phone

(757)648-5650

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

90%

93th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

79%

89th percentile in VA

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

370 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

326 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

94 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

180 test takers

Athletics

21 sports, 23 teams

489 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Worse than average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,642

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

114.5

98% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

3.8

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,888

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,339

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,623

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 43%Local 46%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$363,198

+1.8% 1yr+32.1% 5yr

Virginia Beach, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

5.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

8,985

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

8,293

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,981 (36%)

Autism

1,800 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

1,649 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

632 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

360 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

248 (3%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,690

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Staff Day (Students Off)

School closed for students

Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Staff Day (Students Off)

School closed for students

Staff Day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Flex Staff Day (Students Off)

School closed for students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Salem High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide School closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Staff Day (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Staff Day (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Flex Staff Day (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Quarter 2District-wide Academic Quarter 2	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day HolidayDistrict-wide School closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide School closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide School closed	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day HolidayDistrict-wide School closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Staff Days (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Quarter 3District-wide Academic Quarter 3	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day HolidayDistrict-wide School closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed	Break	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Staff Day (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Quarter 4District-wide Academic Quarter 4	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day HolidayDistrict-wide School closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Early Dismissal - High School StudentsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	High School GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Early Dismissal - All StudentsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Flex Staff Day (Students Off)District-wide School closed for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth HolidayDistrict-wide Observed, school closed	Holiday	—