Salem High School

Public 9-12

 700 N Harrison St
       Salem, IN  47167


(812) 883-3904

District: Salem Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,852 Help


Feeder schools for Salem High School:

Elementary:    Bradie Shrum Elementary
Middle:    Salem Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Hispanic:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem High School ranks worse than 58.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Salem High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem High School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem High School is $10,852.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem High School 235th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Salem High School in the ranking list.)

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Salem Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Community Schools 208th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem High School

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Rank History for all students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.23 230th 349 34.1%
2006 40.68 263rd 349 24.6%
2007 51.30 207th 354 41.5%
2008 54.90 197th 360 45.3%
2009 59.61 175th 364 51.9%
2010 29.05 271st 362 25.1%
2011 27.72 290th 364 20.3%
2012 49.23 163rd 373 56.3%
2013 27.60 266th 353 24.6%
2014 17.64 330th 379 12.9%
2015 26.45 320th 400 20.0%
2016 45.59 237th 394 39.8%
2017 45.13 222nd 380 41.6%
2018 33.44 281st 385 27.0%
2019 43.59 229th 389 41.1%
2021 41.19 237th 388 38.9%
2022 45.25 234th 409 42.8%
2023 41.21 235th 398 41.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.92 210th 285 26.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.81 201st 379 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.83 193rd 388 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.11 261st 383 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.15 258th 378 31.7%
2023 30.12 274th 375 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Salem High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 670 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 672 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1990 632 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 631 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1992 646 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 664 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 633 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1995 674 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 674 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 654 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1998 638 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 604 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 589 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 541 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 599 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2003 599 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2004 601 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 639 2 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 613 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 621 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 7 638
2008 636 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 7 651
2009 646 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 9 663
2010 647 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 7 661
2011 611 0 2 6 0 0 8 0 627
2012 597 2 3 6 0 0 6 0 614
2013 579 1 2 3 0 0 3 0 588
2014 592 3 2 5 0 0 5 0 607
2015 547 2 3 4 0 0 4 0 560
2016 573 2 2 6 0 0 2 0 585
2017 557 2 2 8 0 0 4 0 573
2018 552 3 4 6 2 0 3 0 570
2019 544 5 7 6 0 0 5 0 567
2020 518 3 5 3 0 0 7 0 536
2021 521 1 5 8 0 0 7 0 542
2022 514 1 3 6 2 1 6 0 533
2023 499 2 3 7 0 1 7 0 519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 33.5 20.1 6.7
1989 675 35.6 18.9 9.6
1990 634 33.2 19.0 13.6
1991 633 32.8 19.2 13.4
1992 647 31.5 20.5 18.4
1993 668 31.6 21.1 17.7
1994 634 31.5 20.1 17.5
1995 677 30.5 22.2 10.6
1996 677 30.5 22.2 10.6
1997 657 30.2 21.8 11.7
1998 641 29.8 21.5 11.1
1999 605 31.3 19.3 12.7
2000 590 31.1 19.0 13.2
2001 543 30.7 17.7 13.8
2002 601 31.0 19.4 19.5
2003 601 31.0 19.4 19.5
2004 608 30.3 20.1 19.9
2005 651 31.1 20.9 24.1
2006 622 31.4 19.8 30.9
2007 638 n/a n/a 34.4
2008 651 31.0 21.0 37.3
2009 663 31.0 21.4 41.4
2010 661 31.5 20.9 45.1
2011 627 31.2 20.0 42.6
2012 614 40.0 15.3 47.7
2013 588 37.0 15.8 44.7
2014 607 37.0 16.4 47
2015 560 33.0 16.9 45.9
2016 585 32.0 18.2 47.7
2017 573 32.0 17.9 45.2
2018 570 36.2 15.7 50.5
2019 567 38.2 14.8 45.7
2020 536 37.0 14.4 43.7
2021 542 35.2 15.3 42.3
2022 533 36.5 14.6 42.6
2023 519 33.0 15.7 46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 33.5 20.1 6.7
1989 675 35.6 18.9 9.6
1990 634 33.2 19.0 13.6
1991 633 32.8 19.2 13.4
1992 647 31.5 20.5 18.4
1993 668 31.6 21.1 17.7
1994 634 31.5 20.1 17.5
1995 677 30.5 22.2 10.6
1996 677 30.5 22.2 10.6
1997 657 30.2 21.8 11.7
1998 641 29.8 21.5 11.1
1999 605 31.3 19.3 12.7
2000 590 31.1 19.0 13.2
2001 543 30.7 17.7 13.8
2002 601 31.0 19.4 19.5
2003 601 31.0 19.4 19.5
2004 608 30.3 20.1 19.9
2005 651 31.1 20.9 24.1
2006 622 31.4 19.8 30.9
2007 638 n/a n/a 34.4
2008 651 31.0 21.0 37.3
2009 663 31.0 21.4 41.4
2010 661 31.5 20.9 45.1
2011 627 31.2 20.0 42.6
2012 614 40.0 15.3 47.7
2013 588 37.0 15.8 44.7
2014 607 37.0 16.4 47
2015 560 33.0 16.9 45.9
2016 585 32.0 18.2 47.7
2017 573 32.0 17.9 45.2
2018 570 36.2 15.7 50.5
2019 567 38.2 14.8 45.7
2020 536 37.0 14.4 43.7
2021 542 35.2 15.3 42.3
2022 533 36.5 14.6 42.6
2023 519 33.0 15.7 46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $207 (2.3%) $8,606 (97.7%) $8,812
2020 $344 (3.6%) $9,192 (96.4%) $9,536
2021 $382 (4.0%) $9,162 (96.0%) $9,543
2022 $1,202 (11.1%) $9,650 (88.9%) $10,852

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 389 High schoolsRanks 235th of 398 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Salem High School)26.816.3
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Salem Community Schools)26.816.3
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567519
 8.5%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White544499
 8.3%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%46.6%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High School

Salem High School ranks 235th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Salem High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bradie Shrum Elementary
Middle : Salem Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Salem High School.

Students at Salem High School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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