Enrollment
393
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341455005090
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salem High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salem High School
Salem High School is a mid-sized high school in Salem, New Jersey, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Salem City School District also operates Salem Middle School (472 students) and John Fenwick Academy (387 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem City School District, which includes Salem High School.
$25,600
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 72.9%
Federal 14.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical 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 #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.
Is Salem High School a good school?
Salem High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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