- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, NH
Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330606000407
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Salem, NH.
School address
District: Salem School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330606000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Salem High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.1 → 101.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 330606000407 · Salem, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 11.2:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbury School (762 students)
Salem High School held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.1 → 101.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salem High School
1,116 students
- Woodbury Schoo
Woodbury School
762 students
- William T. Bar 377
William T. Barron Elementary School
377 students
- North Salem El 353
North Salem Elementary School
353 students
- William E. Lan 294
William E. Lancaster School
294 students
- Mary a. Fisk E 272
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Salem High School reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem High School compares
Salem High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 57% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Salem High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Salem School District reports $19,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William T. Barron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E. Lancaster School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Fisk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Salem
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High School
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 11.2:1, which is 1% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem High School?
9.2% of students at Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem High School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High School?
Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salem High School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Salem, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem School District?
Besides Salem High School, Salem School District also operates Woodbury School (762 students), William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students), and North Salem Elementary School (353 students). See the Salem School District district page for the complete list.