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Salem Senior High

Summary:

Located in Salem, Missouri, Salem Senior High is a public high school serving 616 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Salem R-80 school district, which is ranked 143 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Senior High has shown strong performance in several key areas. The school boasts a 90.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and a relatively low 1.7% dropout rate. Additionally, the school has performed well in serving its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population, ranking 54th out of 274 Missouri high schools for this subgroup with a 4-star rating. However, the school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with some subject areas, such as English II, performing above the state average, while others, like Algebra I and Biology I, have been below the state average.

While Salem Senior High has demonstrated strengths, its overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 92nd out of 404 Missouri high schools in 2016-2017 to 122nd out of 378 in 2023-2024. This suggests a need to investigate the factors contributing to this decline and implement strategies to improve the school's performance. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 21.1% of students classified as chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year. Interestingly, a nearby school, Licking High in the Licking R-VIII district, has shown stronger performance on state assessments in some subject areas, suggesting opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 Tiger Pride Dr
       Salem, MO  65560-2730

(573) 729-6642

District: Salem R-80

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,533 Help


Feeder schools for Salem Senior High:

Elementary:    Salem Upper Elementary
    Wm. H. Lynch Elementary
Middle:    Salem Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Senior High ranks better than 67.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salem Senior High 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Senior High is $8,533.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Senior High 122nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Salem Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Salem R-80:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem R-80 143rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Salem Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.12 365th 534 31.6%
2007 48.41 288th 538 46.5%
2008 37.56 391st 539 27.5%
2009 40.32 329th 507 35.1%
2010 36.92 374th 516 27.5%
2011 56.24 207th 528 60.8%
2012 48.84 275th 522 47.3%
2013 56.83 172nd 523 67.1%
2014 56.26 192nd 521 63.1%
2015 54.42 217th 504 56.9%
2016 43.82 235th 401 41.4%
2017 71.20 92nd 404 77.2%
2018 47.38 215th 468 54.1%
2019 48.52 207th 460 55.0%
2021 24.39 267th 358 25.4%
2022 22.13 284th 361 21.3%
2023 39.88 198th 352 43.8%
2024 55.12 122nd 378 67.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 67th 382 82.5%
2019 69.69 48th 368 87.0%
2021 47.52 114th 255 55.3%
2022 36.02 167th 250 33.2%
2023 58.81 77th 268 71.3%
2024 66.92 54th 274 80.3%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 260th 440 40.9%
2019 42.16 232nd 430 46.0%
2021 12.07 292nd 309 5.5%
2022 15.46 282nd 310 9.0%
2023 21.96 238th 302 21.2%
2024 43.49 136th 321 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 508 508
1992 496 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 519 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 499 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 541 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 541 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 575 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 541 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 530 3 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 495 3 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 528 4 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 474 7 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 474 7 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 495 7 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 523 9 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 520 5 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 477 3 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 474 4 6 4 7 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 479 11 6 2 11 n/a n/a 0 509
2010 450 4 6 3 8 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 582 4 3 8 13 0 12 0 622
2012 555 3 3 12 9 0 18 0 600
2013 316 2 5 2 4 0 10 0 339
2014 557 5 4 11 8 0 20 0 605
2015 559 4 2 12 3 0 24 0 604
2016 553 1 4 12 3 0 25 0 598
2017 546 1 1 10 8 0 22 0 588
2018 568 0 2 13 5 0 19 0 607
2019 552 2 1 18 5 0 14 0 592
2020 536 2 1 16 3 1 11 0 570
2021 520 4 2 18 1 0 10 0 555
2022 546 2 1 21 6 0 14 0 590
2023 572 1 1 18 6 1 17 0 616

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 508 30.5 16.6 n/a
1992 497 31.6 15.7 n/a
1993 523 30.9 16.9 n/a
1994 505 31.1 16.2 0
1995 544 31.9 17.1 n/a
1996 544 31.9 17.1 n/a
1997 585 33.8 17.3 11.6
1998 559 36.3 15.4 9.1
1999 546 37.4 14.6 18.7
2000 507 35.7 14.2 17.6
2001 539 37.5 14.4 14.7
2002 486 33.2 14.6 13.2
2003 486 33.2 14.6 13.2
2004 509 31.2 16.3 12.8
2005 542 32.0 16.9 15.1
2006 533 33.4 16.0 16.3
2007 494 32.4 15.2 16.8
2008 495 32.0 15.5 18.8
2009 509 31.0 16.4 20
2010 471 30.6 15.3 23.1
2011 622 37.9 16.3 24.1
2012 600 39.7 15.0 27.2
2013 339 39.8 8.5 48.4
2014 605 39.9 15.1 53.2
2015 604 38.0 15.8 57.6
2016 598 38.0 15.7 47.2
2017 588 38.4 15.3 48
2018 607 38.4 15.8 100
2019 592 40.4 14.6 99.5
2020 570 40.3 14.1 99.5
2021 555 38.4 14.4 99.5
2022 590 40.0 14.7 39
2023 616 39.0 15.7 46.3

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 508 30.5 16.6 n/a
1992 497 31.6 15.7 n/a
1993 523 30.9 16.9 n/a
1994 505 31.1 16.2 0
1995 544 31.9 17.1 n/a
1996 544 31.9 17.1 n/a
1997 585 33.8 17.3 11.6
1998 559 36.3 15.4 9.1
1999 546 37.4 14.6 18.7
2000 507 35.7 14.2 17.6
2001 539 37.5 14.4 14.7
2002 486 33.2 14.6 13.2
2003 486 33.2 14.6 13.2
2004 509 31.2 16.3 12.8
2005 542 32.0 16.9 15.1
2006 533 33.4 16.0 16.3
2007 494 32.4 15.2 16.8
2008 495 32.0 15.5 18.8
2009 509 31.0 16.4 20
2010 471 30.6 15.3 23.1
2011 622 37.9 16.3 24.1
2012 600 39.7 15.0 27.2
2013 339 39.8 8.5 48.4
2014 605 39.9 15.1 53.2
2015 604 38.0 15.8 57.6
2016 598 38.0 15.7 47.2
2017 588 38.4 15.3 48
2018 607 38.4 15.8 100
2019 592 40.4 14.6 99.5
2020 570 40.3 14.1 99.5
2021 555 38.4 14.4 99.5
2022 590 40.0 14.7 39
2023 616 39.0 15.7 46.3

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 Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $136 (1.6%) $8,392 (98.4%) $8,528
2020 $712 (7.3%) $8,994 (92.7%) $9,706
2021 $630 (6.4%) $9,142 (93.6%) $9,771
2022 $2,118 (24.8%) $6,415 (75.2%) $8,533

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Senior High

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 207th of 460 High schoolsRanks 198th of 352 High schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Salem Senior High)38.230.1
 8.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Salem R-80)38.230.1
 8.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Salem Senior High)57.653.6
 4%
   End of Course English II (Salem R-80)57.653.6
 4%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Salem Senior High)19.530
 10.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Salem R-80)19.530
 10.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students592616
 4.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian11
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander01
White552572
 3.6%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%46.3%
 53.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Senior High

Salem Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Salem Upper Elementary
Elementary : Wm. H. Lynch Elementary
Middle : Salem Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Salem Senior High.

Salem Senior High ranks 122nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Salem Senior High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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