Salem High School

638 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salem High School, located at 1200 E 6th St in Salem, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Salem City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Quaker" tradition. Salem High School emphasizes the importance of character development, student engagement, and fostering a supportive environment where staff and students work collaboratively. By balancing traditional academic rigor with opportunities for athletics, arts, and vocational growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the Salem community and beyond.

638

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	21

White
556 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
55 (8.6 %)
Two or More
21 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Black
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 City
Phone:	(330)332-8905
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 172

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 133