Salem High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 1227
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 316:1
Certified Teachers: 96%
Community Reviews
5 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
6/10
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Salem High School
Salem High School (VA) is described by some as miserable due to reports of racism, uncomfortable racial slurs from administration, and a lack of focus on student well-being outside of athletics. Other factors contributing to this perception include constant budget cuts, biased layoffs, and inconsist
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Posted by a parent on 12/24/2025
This school and the city is the opposite of inclusive. If you are not playing a sport or getting a private coach you are looked down upon and made to feel less than adequate. There is no guidance or intellectual outlets for the students who are advanced and or "gifted". The school is not investing a
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Posted by a parent on 6/1/2025
School has a horrible bully problem, including from teachers and staff. Most teachers look to join in on the popular kids to make their lives easier. No support for victims of bullying. Swept under the rug most of the time. Faculty and staff often only care for a handful of select students while the
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Posted by a parent on 9/20/2022
Freshman Year, the upperclassmen were so inviting and hospitable rather than condescending to the underclassmen. The teachers I have had these past 4 years have all been exceedingly intelligent and capable as well as engaged with their students. I can only remember one uninterested History teacher i
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Posted by a student on 8/6/2016
Salem High School is a wonderful place to attend high school. Salem offers many clubs students can get involved in. The International Baccalaureate program is also provided. Dual enrollment with Virginia Western is also a major plus (it is free as of 2013-). This is my fourth year attending Salem Hi
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Posted by a student on 1/18/2014

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Salem schools - Salem High School is located at 400 Spartan Drive, Salem VA 24153. Salem High School is in the Salem City Public Schools. Salem High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.

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