SALISBURY HIGH SCHOOL

Salisbury High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools school district, located in Salisbury, NC with about 842 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, Salisbury High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Salisbury High School, located at 500 Lincolnton Road in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. As a centerpiece of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement for its diverse student body. It serves as a hub for secondary education in the area, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education, the workforce, and their roles as contributing citizens.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of academic programs, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging its position within the Rowan-Salisbury district, the school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to support its curriculum. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school's calendar, specific academic departments, sports schedules, or administrative contact details, the official website at [http://shs.rss.k12.nc.us](http://shs.rss.k12.nc.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

For more information, contact Salisbury High at (704) 636-1221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144-6148
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SALISBURY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, NC with about 842 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
842
Teachers:
61.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 842 students

Black or African American
44.5%
White
25.5%
Hispanic/Latino
24.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.