Enrollment
2,107
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OR
North Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for North Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082000818
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salem High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Salem High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Salem High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Salem High School
North Salem High School is a higher-need, large high school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling 2,107 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,107 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Mckay High School (2,380 students): North Salem High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside North Salem High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Salem High School compares
North Salem High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,107 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,107
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 20.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, North Salem High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes North Salem High School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Salem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Salem High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Salem
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckay High School
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
South Salem High School
Standard public school
2,195 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sprague High School
Standard public school
1,712 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
West Salem High School
Standard public school
1,606 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Alternative education program
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Salem High School
How many students attend North Salem High School?
North Salem High School has 2,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salem High School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Salem High School?
74.2% of students at North Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at North Salem High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salem High School?
North Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Salem High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, North Salem High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salem on the city page.
Is North Salem High School a good school?
North Salem High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides North Salem High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and Mcnary High School (1,995 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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