Enrollment
1,116
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330606000407
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salem High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salem High School
Salem High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Salem, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,116 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,116 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Salem School District spends $19,382 per pupil, 32% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School (106 students): Salem High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.2:1 vs 9.6:1).
Salem School District also operates Woodbury School (762 students) and William T. Barron Elementary School (377 students) alongside 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 Salem High School compares
Salem High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem School District, which includes Salem High School.
$19,382
Per student
-32%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salem High School a good school?
Salem High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 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.
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