South Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Oregon, serving 2,256 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, significant disparities in student group performance, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Academically, only 36.7% of 11th-grade students at South Salem High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 34.1% and the state average of 45.2%. In Mathematics, only 13.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 11.1% and the state average of 20%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 35th out of 35 Oregon high schools for Asian students, 106th out of 132 for Hispanic students, and 56th out of 69 for students with special education needs.
Interestingly, nearby Early College High School, also within the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, consistently outperforms South Salem High School in academic metrics, ranking among the top 5 high schools in Oregon. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 47th out of 266 Oregon high schools in 2018-2019 to 187th out of 268 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
South Salem High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Bush Elementary SchoolElementary : Candalaria Elementary SchoolElementary : Hoover Elementary SchoolElementary : Lee Elementary SchoolElementary : McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary : Morningside Elementary SchoolElementary : Pringle Elementary SchoolElementary : Richmond Elementary SchoolMiddle : Judson Middle SchoolMiddle : Leslie Middle School
In the 2023-24 school year, 2,310 students attended South Salem High School.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J
South Salem High School ranks 187th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at South Salem High School are 47% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Not Specified.