- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OH
Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391000601593
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Salem, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Salem High School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 391000601593 · Salem, OH High · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 17.4:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye Elementary School (418 students)
Salem High School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salem High School
610 students
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
418 students
- Salem Junior H
Salem Junior High School
323 students
- Reilly Element
Reilly Elementary School
286 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Salem High School reports 610 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Salem High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Salem City reports $12,656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reilly Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High School
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has 610 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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?
35.7% of students at Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High School?
Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 #3 of 6 public schools in Salem, OH. 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?
Besides Salem High School, Salem City also operates Buckeye Elementary School (418 students), Salem Junior High School (323 students), and Reilly Elementary School (286 students). See the Salem City district page for the complete list.