Salem High School

Summary:

Salem High School is a public magnet high school located in Canton, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,859 students. The school is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking between 15 and 57 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Additionally, Salem High School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (20.23%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school also boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.0% to 96.9% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Salem High School students consistently outperform their peers in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district and the state of Michigan on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT.

When comparing Salem High School to other nearby high schools, such as Canton High School and Plymouth High School, which are also part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, Salem High School generally outperforms them on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that Salem High School may have additional resources, programs, or practices that contribute to its exceptional performance. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing in recent years, reaching 29.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is an area the school may want to investigate further.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 46181 Joy Rd
       Canton, MI  48187-1316


(734) 416-2800

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,368 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  1,887

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Asian:
20.6%
African American:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem High School ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salem High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), Asian (20.6%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem High School is 20.6, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Salem High School employs 91.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem High School is $14,368. 2 high schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem High School 57th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Salem High School in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 100th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.09 118th 705 83.3%
2007 83.59 93rd 767 87.9%
2008 89.07 55th 750 92.7%
2009 87.71 70th 754 90.7%
2010 84.58 78th 765 89.8%
2011 85.46 68th 784 91.3%
2012 93.39 36th 773 95.3%
2013 90.07 59th 805 92.7%
2014 93.02 40th 799 95.0%
2015 97.36 15th 832 98.2%
2016 95.35 24th 852 97.2%
2017 94.97 26th 835 96.9%
2018 94.38 34th 824 95.9%
2019 91.70 46th 666 93.1%
2021 96.50 20th 561 96.4%
2022 96.49 20th 531 96.2%
2023 94.83 25th 735 96.6%
2024 90.65 57th 743 92.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.04 27th 93 71.0%
2019 79.88 7th 36 80.6%
2021 85.75 5th 24 79.2%
2023 74.55 22nd 110 80.0%
2024 68.34 27th 105 74.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 49th 102 52.0%
2019 78.51 6th 27 77.8%
2023 68.06 11th 35 68.6%
2024 50.65 19th 43 55.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.54 149th 315 52.7%
2019 49.03 28th 61 54.1%
2021 60.31 10th 25 60.0%
2024 53.49 53rd 130 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 55th 755 92.7%
2019 60.29 176th 532 66.9%
2021 93.28 23rd 417 94.5%
2022 72.74 100th 369 72.9%
2023 88.71 44th 614 92.8%
2024 73.47 120th 654 81.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.98 35th 710 95.1%
2019 88.78 48th 554 91.3%
2021 95.92 14th 462 97.0%
2022 92.39 30th 416 92.8%
2023 90.73 38th 611 93.8%
2024 87.35 55th 619 91.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.12 35th 707 95.0%
2019 91.30 44th 543 91.9%
2021 93.89 24th 472 94.9%
2022 98.07 12th 440 97.3%
2023 96.11 19th 611 96.9%
2024 89.89 50th 633 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 19th 87 78.2%
2019 79.50 8th 42 81.0%
2021 78.01 10th 42 76.2%
2022 78.86 8th 31 74.2%
2023 83.40 12th 63 81.0%
2024 71.88 22nd 70 68.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.39 31st 254 87.8%
2019 94.22 8th 147 94.6%
2022 78.08 11th 51 78.4%
2023 87.11 16th 170 90.6%
2024 85.32 19th 188 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.13 11th 201 94.5%
2019 94.40 5th 97 94.8%
2022 90.16 8th 83 90.4%
2023 93.08 9th 190 95.3%
2024 89.32 17th 195 91.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Salem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.71 32nd 708 95.5%
2019 88.82 57th 582 90.2%
2021 96.31 21st 516 95.9%
2022 95.59 19th 492 96.1%
2023 92.92 32nd 647 95.1%
2024 85.80 69th 638 89.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 2091 22 49 11 25 n/a n/a -13 2185
1989 2060 24 58 12 11 n/a n/a -6 2159
1990 1933 27 63 12 7 n/a n/a -11 2031
1991 2130 40 54 18 7 n/a n/a 0 2249
1992 2125 37 57 11 3 n/a n/a 0 2233
1993 2087 42 64 13 5 n/a n/a 0 2211
1994 2056 42 70 18 5 n/a n/a 0 2191
1995 2027 52 96 23 7 n/a n/a 0 2205
1996 2027 52 96 23 7 n/a n/a 0 2205
1997 2079 65 100 26 6 n/a n/a 0 2276
1998 2114 75 119 32 6 n/a n/a 0 2346
1999 2084 85 126 33 5 n/a n/a 0 2333
2000 2152 93 149 42 10 n/a n/a 0 2446
2001 2169 95 177 39 8 n/a n/a 0 2488
2002 2032 97 199 35 9 n/a n/a 0 2372
2003 2032 97 199 35 9 n/a n/a 0 2372
2004 1847 102 195 31 10 n/a n/a 0 2185
2005 1693 102 189 24 10 n/a n/a 0 2018
2006 1569 103 183 23 10 n/a n/a 0 1888
2007 1573 142 189 33 8 n/a n/a 0 1945
2008 1583 165 185 30 7 n/a n/a 5 1975
2009 1570 207 188 36 7 n/a n/a 5 2013
2010 1583 214 210 40 6 n/a n/a 0 2053
2011 1541 220 212 46 6 3 45 0 2073
2012 1476 209 236 50 7 4 61 0 2043
2013 1439 206 255 56 6 4 62 0 2028
2014 1432 210 245 52 10 3 73 0 2025
2015 1397 212 249 70 7 2 85 0 2022
2016 1412 223 257 75 6 2 80 0 2055
2017 1383 215 283 73 6 3 84 0 2047
2018 1356 201 334 84 5 3 76 0 2059
2019 1314 187 352 76 6 4 77 0 2016
2020 1286 187 379 85 6 3 81 0 2027
2021 1271 183 400 88 8 1 97 0 2048
2022 1182 190 377 94 8 0 90 0 1941
2023 1115 178 376 98 9 0 83 0 1859
2024 1105 212 388 91 9 1 81 0 1887

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
1988 2185 n/a n/a n/a
1989 2159 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 2031 110.0 18.4 0.9
1991 2249 n/a n/a n/a
1992 2233 n/a n/a 1.3
1993 2211 n/a 0.0 3.2
1994 2191 93.0 23.6 3.6
1995 2205 105.6 20.9 3.4
1996 2205 105.6 20.9 3.4
1997 2276 111.0 20.5 5.2
1998 2346 113.0 20.8 5.1
1999 2333 117.0 19.9 4.2
2000 2446 117.9 20.7 5.6
2001 2488 119.8 20.8 4.5
2002 2372 82.5 28.8 3.6
2003 2372 82.5 28.8 3.6
2004 2185 83.7 26.1 5
2005 2018 88.6 22.8 6
2006 1888 90.3 20.9 8.2
2007 1945 91.8 21.2 8.5
2008 1975 93.4 21.1 9.3
2009 2013 92.8 21.7 12.8
2010 2053 92.5 22.1 14.5
2011 2073 97.8 21.1 16.3
2012 2043 97.4 20.9 12.7
2013 2028 93.2 21.7 15.9
2014 2025 92.3 21.9 14.8
2015 2022 92.0 21.9 14.4
2016 2055 92.0 22.3 12.7
2017 2047 88.2 23.2 12.5
2018 2059 87.0 23.6 15.2
2019 2016 93.7 21.5 17.5
2020 2027 88.5 22.9 17.4
2021 2048 88.4 23.1 16.7
2022 1941 95.1 20.4 19.8
2023 1859 89.5 20.7 19.1
2024 1887 91.4 20.6 20.7

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
1988 2185 n/a n/a n/a
1989 2159 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 2031 110.0 18.4 0.9
1991 2249 n/a n/a n/a
1992 2233 n/a n/a 1.3
1993 2211 n/a 0.0 3.2
1994 2191 93.0 23.6 3.6
1995 2205 105.6 20.9 3.4
1996 2205 105.6 20.9 3.4
1997 2276 111.0 20.5 5.2
1998 2346 113.0 20.8 5.1
1999 2333 117.0 19.9 4.2
2000 2446 117.9 20.7 5.6
2001 2488 119.8 20.8 4.5
2002 2372 82.5 28.8 3.6
2003 2372 82.5 28.8 3.6
2004 2185 83.7 26.1 5
2005 2018 88.6 22.8 6
2006 1888 90.3 20.9 8.2
2007 1945 91.8 21.2 8.5
2008 1975 93.4 21.1 9.3
2009 2013 92.8 21.7 12.8
2010 2053 92.5 22.1 14.5
2011 2073 97.8 21.1 16.3
2012 2043 97.4 20.9 12.7
2013 2028 93.2 21.7 15.9
2014 2025 92.3 21.9 14.8
2015 2022 92.0 21.9 14.4
2016 2055 92.0 22.3 12.7
2017 2047 88.2 23.2 12.5
2018 2059 87.0 23.6 15.2
2019 2016 93.7 21.5 17.5
2020 2027 88.5 22.9 17.4
2021 2048 88.4 23.1 16.7
2022 1941 95.1 20.4 19.8
2023 1859 89.5 20.7 19.1
2024 1887 91.4 20.6 20.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $747 (7.5%) $9,201 (92.5%) $9,948
2020 $794 (7.9%) $9,232 (92.1%) $10,026
2021 $1,980 (18.2%) $8,915 (81.8%) $10,895
2022 $1,583 (12.5%) $11,097 (87.5%) $12,680
2023 $1,833 (12.8%) $12,534 (87.2%) $14,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 666 High schoolsRanks 25th of 735 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Salem High School)65.460.3
 5.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)66.459.7
 6.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Salem High School)73.274.9
 1.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)74.673.2
 1.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Salem High School)66.261.3
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)66.859.1
 7.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20161859
 7.8%
African American187178
 4.8%
American Indian69
 50%
Asian352376
 6.8%
Hispanic7698
 28.9%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White13141115
 15.1%
Two or More Races7783
 7.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%19.1%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem High School

Students at Salem High School are 59% White, 21% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Salem High School ranks in the top 7.7% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,887 students attended Salem High School.


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