North Salem High School

north.salkeiz.k12.or.us

2,239 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Salem High School, located in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is a historic institution within the Salem-Keizer Public School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing traditions and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. As one of the oldest schools in the city, it balances a rich community legacy with modern academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, North Salem High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of athletics, arts, and club activities. The school fosters an inclusive environment that encourages students to take pride in their "Viking" identity, aiming to support the individual growth of every student. By offering various support services and pathways, North Salem strives to ensure that its graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

2,239

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Salem High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	1,428
Black	49
Asian	36
Two or More	104
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	97

Hispanic
1,428 (64.1 %)
White
496 (22.3 %)
Two or More
104 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
97 (4.4 %)
Black
49 (2.2 %)
Asian
36 (1.6 %)
American Indian
18 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3241
Website:	http://north.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,881
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 9 627

Grade 10 574

Grade 11 597

Grade 12 441