Salem High School is a public high school located in Salem, Indiana. It is a class 3A school with an approximate enrollment of around 638 as of 2007. Salem High School is a part of the Salem Community School corporation, which is a Standard Bearer District. The school colors are black and gold.
Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salem High School's student population of 492 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem High School's ranking?
Salem High School is ranked #1104 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Salem High School often compared to?
Salem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, West Washington Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
492 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Salem High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salem High School offer ?
Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem High School part of?
Salem High School is part of Salem Community Schools.
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