Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem High School?
The graduation rate of Salem High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Salem High School?
387 students attend Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Salem High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem High School?
Salem High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem High School offer ?
Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salem High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 387 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
