- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, NJ
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 341455005090
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
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 Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Salem, NJ.
School address
District: Salem City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341455005090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Salem High School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 341455005090 · Salem, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 10.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Middle School (472 students)
Salem High School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
472 students
- This school
Salem High School
393 students
- John Fenwick A
John Fenwick Academy
387 students
What this shows Salem High School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem High School compares
Salem High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$25,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Salem High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Salem City School District reports $25,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Fenwick Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High School
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has 393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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?
49.5% of students at Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem High School is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Salem, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
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 #5 of 6 public schools in Salem, NJ. 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 City School District?
Besides Salem High School, Salem City School District also operates Salem Middle School (472 students) and John Fenwick Academy (387 students). See the Salem City School District district page for the complete list.