Is West Salem High School a good school?

West Salem High School ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Oregon high schools.

How many students attend West Salem High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,733 students attended West Salem High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Salem High School?

Students at West Salem High School are 59% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into West Salem High School?

West Salem High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Brush College Elementary School Elementary : Chapman Hill Elementary School Elementary : Harritt Elementary School Elementary : Kalapuya Elementary School Elementary : Myers Elementary School Middle : Straub Middle School Middle : Walker Middle School

West Salem High School

Summary:

West Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Oregon, serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Salem High School has seen a decline in its academic performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of #42 in 2018-2019 to #210 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is below the state average, with only 38.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 9.2% in Mathematics, and 16.5% in Science. Compared to the district and state averages, West Salem High School's performance is consistently lower across all subject areas and grade levels. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

While West Salem High School's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Sprague High School and McNary High School, it stands out in comparison to Early College High School, a nearby public school that consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and outperforms West Salem High School across all academic measures. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at West Salem High School, such as the lower performance of Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, also raise concerns about equity and the school's ability to meet the needs of all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304-1769

(503) 399-5533

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,265

Feeder schools for West Salem High School:

Elementary:	Brush College Elementary School
	Chapman Hill Elementary School
	Harritt Elementary School
	Kalapuya Elementary School
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	Myers Elementary School
Middle:	Straub Middle School
	Walker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 1,733

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Hispanic:

25.1%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Salem High School ranks worse than 78.4% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Salem High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (25.1%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Salem High School is 23.9, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J! (See more...)

Compare West Salem High School employs 72.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Salem High School is $19,265, which is the 4^th highest among 8 high schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Salem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Salem High School 210^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See West Salem High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Salem High School

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Rank History for all students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	50.98	107^th	225	52.4%
2005	63.98	77^th	231	66.7%
2006	60.88	81^st	235	65.5%
2007	69.24	65^th	244	73.4%
2008	69.39	68^th	249	72.7%
2009	63.84	91^st	263	65.4%
2010	73.31	68^th	285	76.1%
2011	70.17	85^th	299	71.6%
2012	68.09	96^th	308	68.8%
2013	79.75	39^th	303	87.1%
2014	76.00	56^th	301	81.4%
2015	75.61	47^th	292	83.9%
2016	60.32	113^th	292	61.3%
2017	71.76	65^th	283	77.0%
2018	68.52	78^th	283	72.4%
2019	77.58	42^nd	266	84.2%
2022	68.10	66^th	241	72.6%
2023	44.98	126^th	258	51.2%
2024	24.86	210^th	268	21.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	52.88	46^th	98	53.1%
2019	88.45	5^th	66	92.4%
2022	58.66	14^th	47	70.2%
2023	49.34	31^st	69	55.1%
2024	13.66	66^th	68	2.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	54.43	43^rd	132	67.4%
2019	65.51	21^st	98	78.6%
2022	47.09	20^th	53	62.3%
2023	61.77	20^th	80	75.0%
2024	84.00	8^th	69	88.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	47.37	132^nd	254	48.0%
2019	59.08	76^th	229	66.8%
2022	68.49	65^th	241	73.0%
2023	59.39	70^th	224	68.8%
2024	23.23	134^th	170	21.2%

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Rank History for Female students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	66.51	79^th	251	68.5%
2019	65.54	65^th	199	67.3%
2022	70.83	45^th	194	76.8%
2023	44.31	106^th	200	47.0%
2024	21.32	173^rd	213	18.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	74.29	5^th	43	88.4%
2019	73.66	13^th	46	71.7%
2023	32.21	63^rd	75	16.0%
2024	8.16	69^th	69	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	68.79	64^th	250	74.4%
2019	76.97	41^st	206	80.1%
2022	62.58	64^th	200	68.0%
2023	43.03	118^th	214	44.9%
2024	28.92	155^th	216	28.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.33	20^th	43	53.5%
2019	82.64	5^th	34	85.3%

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Rank History for African American students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.06	26^th	31	16.1%
2023	71.38	4^th	14	71.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	71.27	31^st	156	80.1%
2019	60.89	48^th	144	66.7%
2022	65.64	29^th	123	76.4%
2023	39.31	80^th	134	40.3%
2024	22.31	108^th	132	18.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Salem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	67.36	81^st	266	69.5%
2019	78.51	39^th	245	84.1%
2022	70.76	58^th	228	74.6%
2023	44.76	126^th	237	46.8%
2024	28.62	183^rd	244	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Salem High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	1017	24	32	114	5	n/a	n/a	71	1263
2003	1017	24	32	114	5	n/a	n/a	71	1263
2004	1095	20	36	133	10	n/a	n/a	61	1355
2005	1161	19	44	140	13	n/a	n/a	29	1406
2006	1215	21	49	161	21	n/a	n/a	0	1467
2007	1219	17	65	185	24	n/a	n/a	41	1551
2008	1218	16	70	217	21	n/a	n/a	79	1621
2009	1232	18	70	236	31	n/a	n/a	117	1704
2010	1190	22	82	297	20	n/a	n/a	68	1679
2011	1208	21	66	321	17	11	100	0	1744
2012	1167	20	62	336	19	18	100	0	1722
2013	1203	17	59	324	23	13	96	0	1735
2014	1151	19	54	325	26	11	90	0	1676
2015	1184	20	56	331	33	16	92	0	1732
2016	1214	29	47	330	31	20	99	0	1770
2017	1195	36	45	370	27	19	105	0	1797
2018	1224	26	50	364	22	16	108	0	1810
2019	1163	28	39	355	19	13	120	0	1737
2020	1172	18	48	363	17	11	112	1	1742
2021	1145	23	43	363	20	10	126	2	1732
2022	1046	19	40	399	21	15	126	15	1681
2023	1023	28	38	435	18	16	153	22	1733

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 West Salem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1263	46.1	27.4	27.5
2003	1263	46.1	27.4	27.5
2004	1355	60.7	22.3	22.7
2005	1406	62.3	22.6	21.7
2006	1467	67.0	21.9	23.9
2007	1551	78.0	19.9	24.8
2008	1621	79.8	20.3	28.5
2009	1704	81.0	21.0	40.3
2010	1679	80.0	20.9	42.5
2011	1744	79.3	21.9	38
2012	1722	69.0	24.9	38.6
2013	1735	72.0	24.0	37.3
2014	1676	68.0	24.6	39
2015	1732	71.0	24.3	37.5
2016	1770	77.0	22.9	38.2
2017	1797	77.7	23.1	35.8
2018	1810	76.2	23.7	34.5
2019	1737	78.3	22.1	33.1
2020	1742	73.9	23.5	32.1
2021	1732	64.9	26.6	n/a
2022	1681	68.2	24.6	n/a
2023	1733	72.3	23.9	85.6

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 West Salem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1263	46.1	27.4	27.5
2003	1263	46.1	27.4	27.5
2004	1355	60.7	22.3	22.7
2005	1406	62.3	22.6	21.7
2006	1467	67.0	21.9	23.9
2007	1551	78.0	19.9	24.8
2008	1621	79.8	20.3	28.5
2009	1704	81.0	21.0	40.3
2010	1679	80.0	20.9	42.5
2011	1744	79.3	21.9	38
2012	1722	69.0	24.9	38.6
2013	1735	72.0	24.0	37.3
2014	1676	68.0	24.6	39
2015	1732	71.0	24.3	37.5
2016	1770	77.0	22.9	38.2
2017	1797	77.7	23.1	35.8
2018	1810	76.2	23.7	34.5
2019	1737	78.3	22.1	33.1
2020	1742	73.9	23.5	32.1
2021	1732	64.9	26.6	n/a
2022	1681	68.2	24.6	n/a
2023	1733	72.3	23.9	85.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Salem High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,915
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,307
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,698
2022	$1,291 (7.4%)	$16,085 (92.6%)	$17,376
2023	$1,366 (7.1%)	$17,899 (92.9%)	$19,265

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Salem High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 266 High schools	Ranks 126^th of 258 High schools	33%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Salem High School)	78.4	50.5	27.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	67.7	36.1	31.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Salem High School)	46.7	17.9	28.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	35	12.4	22.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (West Salem High School)	43.8	30.4	13.4%
11th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)	38.3	22.3	16%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1737	1733	0.2%
African American	28	28
American Indian	19	18	5.3%
Asian	39	38	2.6%
Hispanic	355	435	22.5%
Pacific Islander	13	16	23.1%
White	1163	1023	12%
Two or More Races	120	153	27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	85.6%	52.5%

Schools Near West Salem High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)	OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Salem High School	Public	9-12	1776 Titan Way	Salem	97304	Polk County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-5533	1,733	72	23.9	85.6%	1,023 (59.0%)	28 (1.6%)	435 (25.1%)	38 (2.2%)	18 (1.0%)	16 (0.9%)	153 (8.8%)	24.9	210^th of 268 public high schools	21.6%		45	126^th of 258 public high schools	51.2%	84			38.7	9.2		16.5	$19,265	$1,366	$17,899
North Salem High School	Public	9-12	765 14th St NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3241	2,239	105	21.3	74.2%	496 (22.2%)	49 (2.2%)	1,428 (63.8%)	36 (1.6%)	18 (0.8%)	97 (4.3%)	104 (4.6%)	18.9	230^th of 268 public high schools	14.2%		13.5	241^st of 258 public high schools	6.6%	11			23.4	12.8		17.3	$19,210	$1,412	$17,799
South Salem High School	Public	9-12	1910 Church St SE	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3252	2,256	103	21.8	95.7%	1,086 (48.1%)	39 (1.7%)	811 (35.9%)	63 (2.8%)	8 (0.4%)	63 (2.8%)	146 (6.5%)	30.4	187^th of 268 public high schools	30.2%		47.6	118^th of 258 public high schools	54.3%	69			36.7	13.5		23.8	$18,934	$1,385	$17,549
McNary High School	Public	9-12	595 Chemawa Rd N	Keizer	97303	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3233	2,081	88	23.7	91.6%	1,007 (48.4%)	15 (0.7%)	839 (40.3%)	23 (1.1%)	9 (0.4%)	37 (1.8%)	131 (6.3%)	21.5	219^th of 268 public high schools	18.3%		21.9	216^th of 258 public high schools	16.3%	3			39.1	8.0		11.9	$18,921	$1,387	$17,535
Sprague High School	Public	9-12	2373 Kuebler Blvd S	Salem	97302	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 399-3261	1,779	78	22.8	88.3%	1,149 (64.6%)	36 (2.0%)	343 (19.3%)	52 (2.9%)	20 (1.1%)	25 (1.4%)	145 (8.2%)	28.1	196^th of 268 public high schools	26.9%		22.2	214^th of 258 public high schools	17.1%	18			48.9	7.9		11.5	$19,702	$1,390	$18,313
Willamette Career Academy	Public	11-12	1200 Lancaster Dr NE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Willamette Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 588-5330	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKay High School	Public	9-12	2440 Lancaster Dr NE	Salem	97305	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 399-3080	2,311	105	21.9	101.9%	369 (16.0%)	17 (0.7%)	1,662 (71.9%)	64 (2.8%)	6 (0.3%)	126 (5.5%)	66 (2.9%)	11.8	250^th of 268 public high schools	6.7%		9.2	248^th of 258 public high schools	3.9%	2			18.3	7.4		13.5	$18,907	$1,418	$17,488
Early College High School	Public	9-12	4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50	Salem	97305	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 365-4800	204	11	18.1		71 (34.8%)	3 (1.5%)	101 (49.5%)	9 (4.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.4%)	99.6	2^nd of 268 public high schools	99.3%		98.2	5^th of 258 public high schools	98.1%	3			90.4	75.0		82.7	$32,893	$2,674	$30,219
Roberts High School	Public	7-12	3620 State St SE	Salem	97301	Marion County	Salem-Keizer School District 24J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 391-4075	538	45	11.9	48.3%	204 (37.9%)	11 (2.0%)	254 (47.2%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (1.9%)	9 (1.7%)	37 (6.9%)	7.1	259^th of 268 public high schools	3.4%		5.7	254^th of 258 public high schools	1.6%	5	12.0	16.3	11.1	5.4	16.7	7.5	$33,612	$1,270	$32,342
Chemawa Indian School	Public	9-12	3700 Chemawa Rd. NE	Salem	97305	Marion County	Chemawa Indian School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(503) 399-5721	251	16	15.6	98.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	251 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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