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Salem Community High School

Summary:

Salem Community High School is a public high school serving 732 students in grades 9-12 in Salem, Illinois. The school is part of the Salem CHSD 600 district, which is ranked 287 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Community High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.4% to 88.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the nearby Centralia High School (76.3%) and Sandoval Senior High School (80.0%). The school also has a lower dropout rate, ranging from 2.3% to 5.1%, compared to South Central High School (5.2%). However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.1% in 2019-2020 to 23.3% in 2023-2024, which is still lower than Sandoval Senior High School (45.9%) and Centralia High School (25.9%).

While Salem Community High School's test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science are generally lower than the state averages, they are higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Patoka Senior High School and Sandoval Senior High School. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 16.5 over the past two years, which is higher than the nearby Patoka Senior High School (9.6) and Sandoval Senior High School (10.8).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 N Broadway Ave
       Salem, IL  62881-4204

(618) 548-0727

District: Salem CHSD 600

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,358 Help


Feeder schools for Salem Community High School:

Elementary:    Hawthorn Elementary School
    Iuka Community Cons School
    Kell Grade School
    Raccoon Cons Elementary School
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Middle:    Franklin Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  732

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Salem Community High School ranks better than 68.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Salem Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Community High School is $13,358.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Community High School 218th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Salem Community High School in the ranking list.)

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Salem CHSD 600:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem CHSD 600 287th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.98 285th 586 51.4%
2004 58.89 260th 592 56.1%
2005 65.32 210th 590 64.4%
2006 52.36 331st 596 44.5%
2007 55.00 314th 612 48.7%
2008 45.86 393rd 624 37.0%
2009 48.39 374th 632 40.8%
2010 51.95 365th 643 43.2%
2011 50.23 375th 655 42.7%
2012 43.22 435th 665 34.6%
2013 47.74 391st 670 41.6%
2014 64.51 240th 670 64.2%
2015 30.34 431st 614 29.8%
2016 45.02 340th 643 47.1%
2017 56.38 265th 642 58.7%
2018 50.15 312th 647 51.8%
2019 52.45 307th 701 56.2%
2021 41.94 372nd 688 45.9%
2022 51.66 333rd 699 52.4%
2023 61.97 230th 699 67.1%
2024 60.95 218th 697 68.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.36 61st 170 64.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 50.47 142nd 493 71.2%
2023 27.72 320th 476 32.8%
2024 52.25 161st 482 66.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.74 195th 585 66.7%
2019 55.16 246th 639 61.5%
2021 51.77 239th 611 60.9%
2022 68.71 134th 626 78.6%
2023 63.17 184th 644 71.4%
2024 51.94 259th 639 59.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.98 4th 91 95.6%
2022 98.27 3rd 98 96.9%
2023 98.42 3rd 104 97.1%
2024 78.01 18th 125 85.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.63 294th 620 52.6%
2019 47.68 345th 665 48.1%
2021 30.97 423rd 639 33.8%
2022 45.69 355th 658 46.0%
2023 68.01 171st 656 73.9%
2024 63.77 202nd 664 69.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.56 336th 428 21.5%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 328th 619 47.0%
2019 57.18 243rd 675 64.0%
2021 49.83 293rd 653 55.1%
2022 54.06 278th 664 58.1%
2023 52.62 288th 668 56.9%
2024 55.36 247th 668 63.0%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.59 350th 548 36.1%
2019 34.40 356th 552 35.5%
2021 25.74 409th 553 26.0%
2022 28.01 414th 560 26.1%
2023 44.73 277th 557 50.3%
2024 41.01 286th 554 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 874 n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 876
1990 793 n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 796
1991 782 0 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1992 782 1 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1993 775 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 822 0 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 838
1995 901 0 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1996 901 0 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1997 922 2 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 941
1998 950 3 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 970
1999 912 2 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2000 861 1 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 876
2001 822 1 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 776 2 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 791
2003 776 2 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 791
2004 787 5 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2005 776 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2006 799 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2007 823 6 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2008 830 4 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 848
2009 823 8 5 6 4 n/a n/a 3 849
2010 787 7 5 6 4 n/a n/a 4 813
2011 754 3 7 8 3 0 19 0 794
2012 723 4 5 9 3 2 15 0 761
2013 707 2 4 5 5 2 15 0 740
2014 709 1 5 8 4 3 22 0 752
2015 691 0 7 7 4 4 16 0 729
2016 684 4 6 8 4 2 16 0 724
2017 651 2 11 11 2 1 19 0 697
2018 652 1 9 6 1 0 17 0 686
2019 608 2 8 9 1 0 18 0 646
2020 591 2 10 14 0 0 30 0 647
2021 633 3 6 10 0 1 30 0 683
2022 649 4 7 9 0 0 32 0 701
2023 697 2 4 6 0 0 23 0 732

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 Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 876 49.9 17.5 n/a
1990 796 48.8 16.3 n/a
1991 795 48.9 16.2 n/a
1992 794 46.6 17.0 n/a
1993 782 43.8 17.9 n/a
1994 838 45.1 18.6 n/a
1995 916 51.5 17.8 n/a
1996 916 51.5 17.8 n/a
1997 941 52.9 17.8 n/a
1998 970 62.3 15.6 n/a
1999 933 62.4 15.0 n/a
2000 876 61.0 14.4 n/a
2001 837 57.0 14.7 n/a
2002 791 49.0 16.1 18.6
2003 791 49.0 16.1 18.6
2004 805 46.0 17.5 25.2
2005 793 48.0 16.5 27.5
2006 814 44.0 18.5 31.3
2007 843 44.0 19.2 33.9
2008 848 46.0 18.4 33.8
2009 849 48.3 17.6 36.6
2010 813 54.2 14.9 43
2011 794 52.5 15.1 40.7
2012 761 50.2 15.1 40.3
2013 740 n/a n/a 42.4
2014 752 n/a n/a 43.8
2015 729 44.0 16.5 48
2016 724 44.0 16.4 47.9
2017 697 42.7 16.3 47.9
2018 686 41.7 16.4 48.4
2019 646 41.7 15.4 47.4
2020 647 40.7 15.8 46.2
2021 683 n/a n/a n/a
2022 701 43.2 16.2 39.7
2023 732 44.2 16.5 47.1

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 Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 876 49.9 17.5 n/a
1990 796 48.8 16.3 n/a
1991 795 48.9 16.2 n/a
1992 794 46.6 17.0 n/a
1993 782 43.8 17.9 n/a
1994 838 45.1 18.6 n/a
1995 916 51.5 17.8 n/a
1996 916 51.5 17.8 n/a
1997 941 52.9 17.8 n/a
1998 970 62.3 15.6 n/a
1999 933 62.4 15.0 n/a
2000 876 61.0 14.4 n/a
2001 837 57.0 14.7 n/a
2002 791 49.0 16.1 18.6
2003 791 49.0 16.1 18.6
2004 805 46.0 17.5 25.2
2005 793 48.0 16.5 27.5
2006 814 44.0 18.5 31.3
2007 843 44.0 19.2 33.9
2008 848 46.0 18.4 33.8
2009 849 48.3 17.6 36.6
2010 813 54.2 14.9 43
2011 794 52.5 15.1 40.7
2012 761 50.2 15.1 40.3
2013 740 n/a n/a 42.4
2014 752 n/a n/a 43.8
2015 729 44.0 16.5 48
2016 724 44.0 16.4 47.9
2017 697 42.7 16.3 47.9
2018 686 41.7 16.4 48.4
2019 646 41.7 15.4 47.4
2020 647 40.7 15.8 46.2
2021 683 n/a n/a n/a
2022 701 43.2 16.2 39.7
2023 732 44.2 16.5 47.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Salem Community High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%78.1%100.0%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%98.9%20.4%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.7%100.0%24.1%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%24.1%
201999.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%99.6%50.0%
202199.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%95.2%
202299.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.6%94.3%
202396.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202498.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.4%98.1%99.2%97.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $406 (2.7%) $14,772 (97.3%) $15,179
2020 $338 (3.0%) $11,064 (97.0%) $11,402
2021 $343 (2.7%) $12,393 (97.3%) $12,737
2022 $343 (2.7%) $12,393 (97.3%) $12,737
2023 $779 (6.4%) $11,352 (93.6%) $12,132
2024 $628 (4.7%) $12,730 (95.3%) $13,358

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Community High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 701 High schoolsRanks 230th of 699 High schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Salem Community High School)2821.4
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Salem CHSD 600)2821.4
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community High School)32.932.2
 0.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Salem CHSD 600)32.932.2
 0.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Salem Community High School)28.454.3
 25.9%
   End of Course Science (Salem CHSD 600)28.454.3
 25.9%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students646732
 13.3%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White608697
 14.6%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%47.1%
 0.2%

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Salem Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hawthorn Elementary School
Elementary : Iuka Community Cons School
Elementary : Kell Grade School
Elementary : Raccoon Cons Elementary School
Elementary : Selmaville Elementary School
Middle : Franklin Park Middle School

Students at Salem Community High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Salem Community High School ranks 218th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 732 students attended Salem Community High School.


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