Salem Community High School

Salem CHSD 600
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
732 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Salem Community High School (SCHS), located at 1200 N. Broadway Ave in Salem, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Salem Community High School plays a significant role in the social and athletic landscape of the Salem area. The school hosts a variety of sports teams, clubs, and student organizations that encourage school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By emphasizing both classroom achievement and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, well-rounded citizens within the greater Marion County region.
732
Total Students
44.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    697 (95.2 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Salem CHSD 600
Phone: (618)548-0727
Website: http://www.salemhigh.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 186
Grade 10 191
Grade 11 194
Grade 12 161
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th