West Salem High

www.wsalem.k12.wi.us

605 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Salem High School, located in West Salem, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the School District of West Salem. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive culture that encourages both individual responsibility and collaborative learning. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student-centered initiatives, West Salem High seeks to equip its learners with the essential skills needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. Through its integration of technology, athletic programs, and service-oriented projects, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop into informed and active members of their community.

605

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Salem High
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
549 (90.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.8 %)
Two or More
18 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	West Salem School District
Phone:	(608)786-1220
Website:	http://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 137

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 149