Salisbury High

shs.rss.k12.nc.us

959 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

959

Total Students

53.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salisbury High
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	325
Black	423
Asian	14
Two or More	56
American Indian	3

Black
423 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
325 (33.9 %)
White
138 (14.4 %)
Two or More
56 (5.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)636-1221
Website:	http://shs.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	927
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 9 327

Grade 10 268

Grade 11 200

Grade 12 164