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Best High Schools in Zip Code 01970

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At a glance

Schools

1,491

Students

Districts

Top rankedSalem Academy Charter School145^th of 349 Massachusetts high schools

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Biggest riser

Salem Academy Charter School up 48 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 01970 zip code area of Salem, Massachusetts is home to 4 high schools: Salem High, Salem Academy Charter School, New Liberty Innovation School, and Salem Prep High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities in the Salem area.

Among the 4 high schools, Salem Academy Charter School stands out as a top performer, ranking 145th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the other schools in the area. Additionally, Salem Academy Charter School's test scores are generally higher than the Salem district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.

In contrast, New Liberty Innovation School has the lowest student enrollment, with only 45 students, and the lowest test scores among the four schools, with only 25% and 16.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively. The smaller schools, such as New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School, appear to face challenges in providing a comprehensive educational experience and resources for their small student populations, as evidenced by their lower test scores and higher spending per student.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Salem Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	45 Congress St.	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem Academy Charter (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 744-2105	480	44	11.0	33.2%	128 (26.7%)	45 (9.4%)	273 (56.9%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	59.5	145^th of 349 public high schools	58.5%		49.5	193^rd of 348 public high schools	44.5%	48	39.7	52.8	46.1	60.0	46.2	41.1	36.1	40.0	47.7	39.1	44.0	41.5	44.0	41.3	43.4	$20,795
Salem High	Public	9-12	77 Willson Street	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 740-1123	952	97	9.8	59.9%	341 (35.8%)	74 (7.8%)	467 (49.1%)	23 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.2%)	53	167^th of 349 public high schools	52.1%		47.5	201^st of 348 public high schools	42.2%	34				47.3					45.5			45.1		34.5		$28,332
Salem Prep High School	Public	8-12	2 Museum Place Mall	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 740-1171	23	2	11.7	100.0%	8 (34.8%)	1 (4.3%)	13 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)																$43,927
New Liberty Innovation School	Public	9-12	2 East India Square	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 825-3470	36	4	8.0		10 (27.8%)	3 (8.3%)	19 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.3%)								(n/a)				25.0					16.7							$33,883

Cities Near Zip Code 01970

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Salem	0.25 mi	14	287^th
Peabody	1.18 mi	11	293^rd
Marblehead	2.21 mi	6	93^rd
Beverly	2.45 mi	8	103^rd
Swampscott	2.8 mi	3	122^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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