Is Salem High School a good school?

Salem High School ranks 37 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salem High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,114 students attended Salem High School.

What is the racial makeup of Salem High School?

Students at Salem High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Salem High School?

Salem High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dr. L. F. Soule School Elementary : Mary A. Fisk Elementary School Elementary : North Salem Elementary School Elementary : William E. Lancaster School Elementary : William T. Barron Elementary School Middle : Woodbury School

Salem High School

Summary:

Salem High School is a public high school serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12 in Salem, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Salem School District, which is ranked 73 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Alvirne High School, Sanborn Regional High School, and Campbell High School, Salem High School has a more diverse student population, with 10.58% Hispanic and 4.32% Asian students. However, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below state and district averages, with 24% proficiency in Mathematics, 60% in Reading, and 47% in Science.

Salem High School's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 22nd out of 81 New Hampshire high schools with a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a low of 51st out of 85 high schools with a 2-star rating in 2022-2023. This variability suggests that the school's quality may be influenced by factors that change over time. Additionally, the school's performance on specific student subgroups, such as Asian and Hispanic students, has been more variable, indicating a need to focus on addressing the needs of these groups to ensure equitable outcomes. By learning from the best practices of higher-performing nearby schools, like Windham High School and Campbell High School, and addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, Salem High School has the potential to enhance its academic performance and provide a more well-rounded education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

44 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079-3389

(603) 893-7069

District: Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,135

Feeder schools for Salem High School:

Elementary:	Dr. L. F. Soule School
	Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
	North Salem Elementary School
	William E. Lancaster School
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	William T. Barron Elementary School
Middle:	Woodbury School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 1,114

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem High School ranks better than 57.5% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Salem High School employs 101.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem High School is $19,135.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem High School 37^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Salem High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem School District 73^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem High School

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Rank History for all students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	54.84	35^th	79	55.7%
2010	76.10	14^th	81	82.7%
2011	38.76	54^th	81	33.3%
2012	69.04	22^nd	83	73.5%
2013	54.52	38^th	83	54.2%
2014	47.18	48^th	85	43.5%
2015	55.60	35^th	77	54.5%
2016	53.28	38^th	84	54.8%
2017	65.93	24^th	82	70.7%
2018	65.55	22^nd	81	72.8%
2019	47.92	36^th	71	49.3%
2021	50.93	39^th	84	53.6%
2022	42.67	45^th	85	47.1%
2023	36.55	51^st	85	40.0%
2024	50.87	37^th	87	57.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	35.81	21^st	32	34.4%
2023	17.38	27^th	29	6.9%
2024	44.41	16^th	32	50.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.33	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	34.40	53^rd	79	32.9%
2023	41.73	45^th	78	42.3%
2024	52.82	35^th	81	56.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	49.69	32^nd	78	59.0%
2023	32.15	52^nd	78	33.3%
2024	49.88	34^th	82	58.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.07	14^th	16	12.5%
2024	35.07	10^th	14	28.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	38.96	6^th	9	33.3%
2023	38.17	5^th	11	54.5%
2024	43.79	11^th	20	45.0%

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Rank History for White students at Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	45.49	40^th	85	52.9%
2023	38.34	48^th	83	42.2%
2024	52.33	36^th	87	58.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	1101	14	28	27	0	n/a	n/a	1170
1992	1156	18	28	19	2	n/a	n/a	1223
1993	1135	16	26	18	0	n/a	n/a	1195
1994	1135	20	30	19	8	n/a	n/a	1212
1995	1440	6	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	1457
1996	1440	6	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	1457
1997	1579	7	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	1607
1998	1632	4	18	20	0	n/a	n/a	1674
1999	1722	5	19	26	2	n/a	n/a	1774
2000	1790	6	25	28	6	n/a	n/a	1855
2001	1818	8	30	41	7	n/a	n/a	1904
2002	1991	14	60	37	3	n/a	n/a	2105
2003	1991	14	60	37	3	n/a	n/a	2105
2004	2055	11	70	43	2	n/a	n/a	2181
2005	2144	17	70	45	0	n/a	n/a	2276
2006	2161	17	70	56	0	n/a	n/a	2304
2007	2149	15	53	56	3	n/a	n/a	2276
2008	2111	16	62	68	0	n/a	n/a	2257
2009	2044	12	61	77	0	n/a	n/a	2194
2010	1703	15	56	70	0	1	0	1845
2011	1542	17	56	67	0	0	0	1682
2012	1370	19	43	64	0	0	2	1498
2013	1306	22	38	60	0	1	6	1433
2014	1258	20	32	58	0	1	11	1380
2015	1155	18	35	64	0	0	8	1280
2016	1074	17	35	70	0	0	9	1205
2017	1012	17	37	70	0	0	10	1146
2018	1000	17	43	88	3	0	13	1164
2019	977	17	43	105	1	0	17	1160
2020	964	13	52	121	2	0	21	1173
2021	922	9	52	116	1	1	30	1131
2022	946	8	52	119	2	1	38	1166
2023	904	7	49	120	1	1	52	1134
2024	875	12	43	121	2	2	59	1114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1170	86.0	13.6	1.6
1992	1223	86.5	14.1	2.5
1993	1195	85.3	14.0	2.1
1994	1212	87.8	13.8	4.1
1995	1457	111.1	13.1	3.5
1996	1457	111.1	13.1	3.5
1997	1607	105.9	15.2	4.2
1998	1674	114.2	14.7	3.3
1999	1774	116.5	15.2	3.3
2000	1855	119.4	15.5	5.2
2001	1904	118.7	16.0	4.1
2002	2105	122.4	17.2	4.9
2003	2105	122.4	17.2	4.9
2004	2181	127.0	17.2	5.5
2005	2276	130.9	17.4	5.6
2006	2304	134.2	17.2	5.7
2007	2276	136.8	16.6	6.3
2008	2257	136.8	16.5	6.6
2009	2194	138.0	15.9	7.1
2010	1845	132.5	13.9	10.4
2011	1682	124.5	13.5	11.9
2012	1498	116.5	12.8	14.7
2013	1433	112.5	12.7	15.8
2014	1380	111.8	12.3	13.5
2015	1280	112.0	11.4	12.8
2016	1205	110.0	10.9	4.6
2017	1146	106.0	10.8	4.2
2018	1164	102.1	11.4	4.1
2019	1160	101.8	11.3	7.5
2020	1173	100.8	11.6	14.7
2021	1131	101.0	11.1	9.9
2022	1166	101.3	11.5	14.6
2023	1134	100.1	11.3	11.8
2024	1114	101.1	11.0	14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1170	86.0	13.6	1.6
1992	1223	86.5	14.1	2.5
1993	1195	85.3	14.0	2.1
1994	1212	87.8	13.8	4.1
1995	1457	111.1	13.1	3.5
1996	1457	111.1	13.1	3.5
1997	1607	105.9	15.2	4.2
1998	1674	114.2	14.7	3.3
1999	1774	116.5	15.2	3.3
2000	1855	119.4	15.5	5.2
2001	1904	118.7	16.0	4.1
2002	2105	122.4	17.2	4.9
2003	2105	122.4	17.2	4.9
2004	2181	127.0	17.2	5.5
2005	2276	130.9	17.4	5.6
2006	2304	134.2	17.2	5.7
2007	2276	136.8	16.6	6.3
2008	2257	136.8	16.5	6.6
2009	2194	138.0	15.9	7.1
2010	1845	132.5	13.9	10.4
2011	1682	124.5	13.5	11.9
2012	1498	116.5	12.8	14.7
2013	1433	112.5	12.7	15.8
2014	1380	111.8	12.3	13.5
2015	1280	112.0	11.4	12.8
2016	1205	110.0	10.9	4.6
2017	1146	106.0	10.8	4.2
2018	1164	102.1	11.4	4.1
2019	1160	101.8	11.3	7.5
2020	1173	100.8	11.6	14.7
2021	1131	101.0	11.1	9.9
2022	1166	101.3	11.5	14.6
2023	1134	100.1	11.3	11.8
2024	1114	101.1	11.0	14

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,135

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 85 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Salem High School)	42	38	4%
11th Grade Science (Salem School District)	42	38	4%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Salem High School)	41	30	11%
11th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)	40	30	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Salem High School)	58	46	12%
11th Grade Reading (Salem School District)	59	46	13%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Salem High School)	41	30	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Salem School District)	51	47	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Salem High School)	58	46	12%
All Grades Reading (Salem School District)	58	55	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Salem High School)	42	38	4%
All Grades Science (Salem School District)	41	34	7%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1160	1134	2.2%
African American	17	7	58.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	43	49	14%
Hispanic	105	120	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	977	904	7.5%
Two or More Races	17	52	205.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.5%	11.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Salem High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Salem High School	Public	9-12	44 Geremonty Dr.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 893-7069	1,114	101	11.0	14.0%	875 (78.5%)	12 (1.1%)	121 (10.9%)	43 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (5.3%)	50.9	37^th of 87 public high schools	57.5%		36.6	51^st of 85 public high schools	40.0%	14	24.0	60.0	24.0	60.0	47.0	47.0	$19,135
Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School	Public, Charter	9-12	19 Keewaydin Drive	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 912-4944	121	11	11.0	12.4%	105 (86.8%)	4 (3.3%)	8 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	77.9	17^th of 87 public high schools	80.5%		73.5	19^th of 85 public high schools	77.6%	2	33.0	73.0	33.0	73.0	64.0	64.0
Windham High School	Public	9-12	64 London Bridge Rd.	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 845-1558	992	76	13.0	2.7%	790 (79.6%)	7 (0.7%)	43 (4.3%)	67 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (8.6%)	93.2	3^rd of 87 public high schools	96.6%		92	6^th of 85 public high schools	92.9%	3	53.0	78.0	53.0	78.0	71.0	71.0	$17,496
Timberlane Regional High School	Public	9-12	36 Greenough Rd.	Plaistow	03865	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 382-6541	972	89	10.9	11.9%	872 (89.7%)	10 (1.0%)	47 (4.8%)	10 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.8%)	39.2	47^th of 87 public high schools	46.0%		51.7	35^th of 85 public high schools	58.8%	12	27.0	63.0	27.0	63.0	23.0	23.0	$20,322
Pelham High School	Public	9-12	85 Marsh Rd.	Pelham	03076	Hillsborough County	Pelham School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 635-2115	556	51	10.9	7.2%	468 (84.2%)	7 (1.3%)	43 (7.7%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	37.6	51^st of 87 public high schools	41.4%		36.4	52^nd of 85 public high schools	38.8%	1	21.0	62.0	21.0	62.0	30.0	30.0	$17,186
Next Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Hood Road	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Next Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 437-6398	74	8	9.2	24.3%	67 (90.5%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (6.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20	71^st of 87 public high schools	18.4%		25.8	64^th of 85 public high schools	24.7%	7	0.0	50.0	0.0	50.0	33.0	33.0
Pinkerton Academy	Public	9-12	5 Pinkerton St.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Pinkerton Academy School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 437-5200	3,057	221	13.8	11.9%	2,660 (87.0%)	36 (1.2%)	155 (5.1%)	74 (2.4%)	8 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	121 (4.0%)	38	50^th of 87 public high schools	42.5%		53.6	32^nd of 85 public high schools	62.4%	18	25.0	60.0	25.0	60.0	29.0	29.0
Londonderry Senior High School	Public	9-12	295 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6941	1,308	113	11.5	10.2%	1,169 (89.4%)	11 (0.8%)	60 (4.6%)	17 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.8%)	57	34^th of 87 public high schools	60.9%		59.9	27^th of 85 public high schools	68.2%	7	35.0	69.0	35.0	69.0	33.0	33.0	$17,631
Alvirne High School	Public	9-12	200 Derry Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 886-1260	1,019	79	12.8	16.7%	845 (82.9%)	20 (2.0%)	66 (6.5%)	27 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.7%)	31.6	58^th of 87 public high schools	33.3%		57.4	29^th of 85 public high schools	65.9%	29	15.0	56.0	15.0	56.0	35.0	35.0	$17,270
Sanborn Regional High School	Public	9-12	17 Danville Rd.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3341	521	42	12.4	6.5%	464 (89.1%)	9 (1.7%)	33 (6.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	26.2	66^th of 87 public high schools	24.1%		23.6	66^th of 85 public high schools	22.4%		15.0	56.0	15.0	56.0	27.0	27.0	$19,057

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