Salem High

Public 9-12

 1993 Sun Devil Dr
       Virginia Beach, VA  22464-8522


(757) 648-5650

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,049 Help


Feeder schools for Salem High:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary
    Rosemont Forest Elementary
Middle:    Salem Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,650

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
African American:
26.7%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Salem High ranks better than 89.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked high schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Salem High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (26.7%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem High is 15.2, which is the 3rd best among 12 high schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem High is $11,049. 7 high schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salem High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem High 35th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Salem High in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem High

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Rank History for all students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.13 141st 308 54.2%
2006 49.46 151st 314 51.9%
2007 46.85 167th 313 46.6%
2008 53.75 133rd 316 57.9%
2009 56.81 115th 313 63.3%
2010 55.83 125th 317 60.6%
2011 45.94 184th 320 42.5%
2012 51.72 144th 321 55.1%
2013 53.48 127th 321 60.4%
2014 52.15 130th 322 59.6%
2015 63.98 73rd 322 77.3%
2016 67.29 58th 321 81.9%
2017 67.92 52nd 324 84.0%
2018 62.46 79th 326 75.8%
2019 67.76 58th 327 82.3%
2021 65.85 50th 327 84.7%
2022 72.81 32nd 325 90.2%
2023 77.43 35th 326 89.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.86 39th 193 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.66 47th 320 85.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.36 64th 249 74.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.76 15th 92 83.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.05 36th 321 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.61 37th 120 69.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.69 40th 240 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.22 16th 232 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salem High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.84 12th 315 96.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Salem High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2046 2046
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2380 2380
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2389 2389
1993 1435 441 350 39 1 n/a n/a 0 2266
1994 1455 519 372 54 2 n/a n/a 0 2402
1995 1393 623 397 77 3 n/a n/a 0 2493
1996 1393 623 397 77 3 n/a n/a 0 2493
1997 1424 694 405 90 2 n/a n/a 0 2615
1998 1379 719 383 91 0 n/a n/a 0 2572
1999 1349 739 332 98 3 n/a n/a 0 2521
2000 1319 788 345 90 3 n/a n/a -4 2541
2001 1293 819 315 97 3 n/a n/a 0 2527
2002 887 666 253 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1885
2003 887 666 253 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1885
2004 854 715 269 84 3 n/a n/a 4 1929
2005 909 754 258 97 4 n/a n/a 1 2023
2006 898 736 252 116 4 n/a n/a 10 2016
2007 861 731 230 121 4 n/a n/a 33 1980
2008 827 743 241 123 5 n/a n/a 45 1984
2009 823 772 235 125 8 n/a n/a 49 2012
2010 814 754 216 130 7 n/a n/a 52 1973
2011 702 606 185 195 4 7 210 0 1909
2012 702 577 164 195 4 8 218 0 1868
2013 709 560 170 192 3 7 193 0 1834
2014 708 569 165 208 7 6 171 0 1834
2015 711 572 172 180 10 6 159 0 1810
2016 681 585 169 178 9 6 146 0 1774
2017 657 552 159 171 9 7 167 0 1722
2018 671 543 176 170 11 10 172 0 1753
2019 658 530 169 188 6 14 192 0 1757
2020 671 493 166 196 7 14 220 0 1767
2021 664 472 161 211 7 18 216 0 1749
2022 625 444 145 220 4 15 209 0 1662
2023 614 440 154 213 5 13 211 0 1650

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

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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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 2046 104.3 19.6 n/a
1991 2380 127.1 18.7 n/a
1992 2389 129.5 18.4 n/a
1993 2266 129.0 17.6 n/a
1994 2402 216.0 n/a 4.7
1995 2493 n/a 0.0 6.5
1996 2493 n/a 0.0 6.5
1997 2615 n/a 0.0 6.6
1998 2572 n/a 0.0 6.2
1999 2521 145.0 17.4 10.9
2000 2541 n/a 0.0 12.2
2001 2527 169.6 14.9 10.9
2002 1885 113.2 16.7 18.9
2003 1885 113.2 16.7 18.9
2004 1929 122.3 15.8 20.2
2005 2023 121.3 16.7 18.3
2006 2016 128.0 15.8 16.4
2007 1980 131.9 15.0 21.3
2008 1984 105.8 18.8 17.9
2009 2012 104.9 19.2 18.2
2010 1973 105.8 18.6 20.4
2011 1909 103.9 18.3 20.8
2012 1868 98.7 18.9 29.3
2013 1834 98.9 18.5 25.2
2014 1834 99.3 18.4 29.2
2015 1810 103.0 17.5 30.2
2016 1774 91.0 19.4 32.2
2017 1722 103.8 16.5 33.6
2018 1753 103.3 16.9 35.3
2019 1757 110.2 15.9 35
2020 1767 103.9 17.0 33.1
2021 1749 108.3 16.1 n/a
2022 1662 103.2 16.0 35.1
2023 1650 108.0 15.2 36.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 2046 104.3 19.6 n/a
1991 2380 127.1 18.7 n/a
1992 2389 129.5 18.4 n/a
1993 2266 129.0 17.6 n/a
1994 2402 216.0 n/a 4.7
1995 2493 n/a 0.0 6.5
1996 2493 n/a 0.0 6.5
1997 2615 n/a 0.0 6.6
1998 2572 n/a 0.0 6.2
1999 2521 145.0 17.4 10.9
2000 2541 n/a 0.0 12.2
2001 2527 169.6 14.9 10.9
2002 1885 113.2 16.7 18.9
2003 1885 113.2 16.7 18.9
2004 1929 122.3 15.8 20.2
2005 2023 121.3 16.7 18.3
2006 2016 128.0 15.8 16.4
2007 1980 131.9 15.0 21.3
2008 1984 105.8 18.8 17.9
2009 2012 104.9 19.2 18.2
2010 1973 105.8 18.6 20.4
2011 1909 103.9 18.3 20.8
2012 1868 98.7 18.9 29.3
2013 1834 98.9 18.5 25.2
2014 1834 99.3 18.4 29.2
2015 1810 103.0 17.5 30.2
2016 1774 91.0 19.4 32.2
2017 1722 103.8 16.5 33.6
2018 1753 103.3 16.9 35.3
2019 1757 110.2 15.9 35
2020 1767 103.9 17.0 33.1
2021 1749 108.3 16.1 n/a
2022 1662 103.2 16.0 35.1
2023 1650 108.0 15.2 36.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.5%) $9,829 (97.5%) $10,085
2020 $240 (2.4%) $9,950 (97.6%) $10,190
2021 $463 (4.2%) $10,586 (95.8%) $11,049

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 327 High schoolsRanks 35th of 326 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Salem High)8985
 4%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8682
 4%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Salem High)8681
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8789
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Salem High)9487
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Salem High)9888
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9593
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Salem High)92100
 8%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7757
 20%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Salem High)8875
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8776
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Salem High)8675
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8892
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Salem High)9290
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9191
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Salem High)9794
 3%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9380
 13%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Salem High)7270
 2%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7163
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Salem High)8880
 8%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Salem High)7862
 16%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8046
 34%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17571650
 6.1%
African American530440
 17%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian169154
 8.9%
Hispanic188213
 13.3%
Pacific Islander1413
 7.1%
White658614
 6.7%
Two or More Races192211
 9.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%36.4%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,650 students attended Salem High.

Students at Salem High are 37% White, 27% African American, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

Salem High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glenwood Elementary
Elementary : Rosemont Forest Elementary
Middle : Salem Middle

Salem High ranks 35th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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