- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
Salem High
Federal NCES profile for Salem High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384002166
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Salem High held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 109.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510384002166 · Virginia Beach, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,690 enr · 15.6:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Salem High held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 109.2 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
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- Bayside High
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- This school
Salem High
1,690 students
What this shows Salem High reports 1,690 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,690
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,888
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Salem High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Landstown High
Standard public school
2,152 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kempsville High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bayside High
Standard public school
1,984 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Tallwood High
Standard public school
1,890 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Floyd Kellam High
Standard public school
1,842 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ocean Lakes High
Standard public school
1,834 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High
How many students attend Salem High?
Salem High has 1,690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,650 (2022-23) → 1,675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem High?
29.8% 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 37.2% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High?
Salem High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Salem High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Bayside High (1,984 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.