- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OR
South Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for South Salem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082000820
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Salem High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Salem High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Salem High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
South Salem High School held near 2,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+54 students YoY 411082000820 · Salem, OR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,195 enr · 21.3:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
South Salem High School held near 2,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- This school
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- West Salem Hig
West Salem High School
1,606 students
What this shows South Salem High School reports 2,195 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Salem High School compares
South Salem High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 81% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,195 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,195
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
316
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, South Salem High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Salem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Salem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Salem
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckay High School
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
North Salem High School
Standard public school
2,107 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Sprague High School
Standard public school
1,712 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
West Salem High School
Standard public school
1,606 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Alternative education program
193 students 17.5:1 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 (~2,195 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Salem High School
How many students attend South Salem High School?
South Salem High School has 2,195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 2,256 (2022-23) → 2,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Salem High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Salem High School?
95.7% of students at South Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at South Salem High School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Salem High School?
South Salem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Salem High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, South Salem High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR. 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-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides South Salem High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), North Salem High School (2,107 students), and Mcnary High School (1,995 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.