Summary:
The Salem City School District in New Jersey has only one high school, Salem High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data reveals that this school is significantly underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Salem High School has a low statewide ranking, placing 389th out of 426 New Jersey high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 345th out of 422 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is well below the state average, with only 26.1% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 1.1% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school's graduation rate of 91.1% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.2% is slightly higher.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and higher per-student spending than the state average, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The high percentage of students (52.14%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. Targeted interventions and support will be crucial to address the underlying issues and improve student success at Salem High School.
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