- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, VA
Salem High
Federal NCES profile for Salem High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510346002043
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Salem City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510346002043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Salem High held near 1,213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510346002043 · Salem, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,202 enr · 11.9:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students)
Salem High held near 1,213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 103.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Salem High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salem High
1,202 students
- Andrew Lewis M
Andrew Lewis Middle
839 students
- G.W. Carver El 404
G.W. Carver Elementary
404 students
- East Salem Ele 378
East Salem Elementary
378 students
- West Salem Ele 375
West Salem Elementary
375 students
- South Salem El 371
South Salem Elementary
371 students
What this shows Salem High reports 1,202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem High compares
Salem High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Salem High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem City Public Schools reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lewis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Salem Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High
How many students attend Salem High?
Salem High has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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?
35.5% of students at Salem High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High?
The largest demographic group at Salem High is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Salem, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High?
Salem High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Salem High, Salem City Public Schools also operates Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students), G.W. Carver Elementary (404 students), and East Salem Elementary (378 students). See the Salem City Public Schools district page for the complete list.