- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, MA
Salem Prep High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Prep High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251038002774
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Prep High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 23
- students enrolled
Salem Prep High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Prep High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Salem, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Salem Prep High School grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 251038002774 · Salem, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (952 students)
Salem Prep High School grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Salem Prep High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High
Salem High
952 students
- Collins Middle
Collins Middle
611 students
- Witchcraft Hei
Witchcraft Heights
455 students
- Saltonstall Sc
Saltonstall School
412 students
- Bates
Bates
410 students
- This school 23
Salem Prep High School
23 students
What this shows Salem Prep High School reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Prep High School compares
Salem Prep High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 87% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
95.7%
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
$26,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 34.8%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Salem Prep High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Salem reports $26,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Prep High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Witchcraft Heights | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltonstall School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bates | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Prep High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Salem
2 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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Prep High School
How many students attend Salem Prep High School?
Salem Prep High School has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, MA. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School is 23:1, which is 87% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Prep High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Prep High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Salem, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Prep High School?
Salem Prep High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Prep High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Prep High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Salem, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem?
Besides Salem Prep High School, Salem also operates Salem High (952 students), Collins Middle (611 students), and Witchcraft Heights (455 students). See the Salem district page for the complete list.