Serving 2,310 students in grades 9-12, South Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in OR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
South Salem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Salem High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Salem High School is ranked #929 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Salem High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Salem High School?
The graduation rate of South Salem High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Salem High School?
2,310 students attend South Salem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Salem High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Salem High School?
South Salem High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Salem High School offer ?
South Salem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Salem High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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