SALEM SR. HIGH

SALEM R-80
1400 TIGER PRIDE DR
SALEM, MO 65560
616 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Salem Senior High School, located at 1400 Tiger Pride Drive in Salem, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Salem R-80 School District. Embodying the spirit of its "Tiger" mascot, the school is central to the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational development.

The school is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or pursuing military service. By fostering a culture of pride and academic achievement, Salem Senior High aims to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to the Salem community and beyond. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative news can visit their official website at http://www.salem.k12.mo.us.
616
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    572 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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 R-80
Phone: (573)729-6642
Website: http://www.salemr80.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 87

* 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 9 181
Grade 10 174
Grade 11 141
Grade 12 120
Gender Ratio