Salem Hills High

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Salem Hills High ranks 41 st of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salem Hills High is a public high school serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12 in Salem, Utah, which is part of the Nebo School District. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Utah, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year and ranking 41st out of 138 Utah high schools.

Salem Hills High's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently scoring above the district and state averages on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, especially in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed exceptionally well, ranking 4th and 9th, respectively, among all Utah high schools in those subgroups. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (16.21%) compared to some nearby schools like Payson High (25.16%) and Provo High (37.02%).

While Salem Hills High performs well overall, it is interesting to note the differences in performance and demographics compared to nearby schools, such as Timpview High and Utah County Academy of Science, both of which have significantly higher academic performance and more diverse student populations. These comparisons provide valuable insights into the factors that may contribute to Salem Hills High's success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

150 N Skyhawk Blvd
Salem, UT 84653

(801) 423-3200

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,456

Feeder schools for Salem Hills High:

Elementary:	Barnett School
	Foothills School
	Mt. Loafer School
	Salem School
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	Taylor School
Middle:	Salem Junior High
	Valley View Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 1,585

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem Hills High ranks better than 70.3% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Nebo District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.06. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Hills High is 22.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)

Compare Salem Hills High employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Hills High is $8,456, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Nebo District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Hills High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Hills High 41^st of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Salem Hills High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem Hills High

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Rank History for all students at Salem Hills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	45.35	83^rd	148	43.9%
2010	45.87	82^nd	153	46.4%
2011	45.77	91^st	164	44.5%
2012	51.54	68^th	166	59.0%
2013	45.74	99^th	167	40.7%
2014	48.09	58^th	120	51.7%
2015	40.52	77^th	131	41.2%
2016	41.15	76^th	129	41.1%
2017	39.92	73^rd	125	41.6%
2018	29.46	93^rd	123	24.4%
2019	49.84	62^nd	136	54.4%
2021	36.73	79^th	129	38.8%
2022	68.62	26^th	131	80.2%
2023	53.62	59^th	139	57.6%
2024	62.06	41^st	138	70.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Hills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	74.96	15^th	84	82.1%
2023	63.27	34^th	93	63.4%
2024	88.82	9^th	93	90.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Hills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	80.75	10^th	62	83.9%
2023	68.85	16^th	66	75.8%
2024	91.00	4^th	72	94.4%

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Rank History for White students at Salem Hills High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	60.69	38^th	123	69.1%
2023	41.51	70^th	122	42.6%
2024	50.96	55^th	123	55.3%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Hills High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	875	6	11	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	938
2010	999	8	13	48	10	n/a	n/a	15	1093
2011	1044	10	12	41	14	7	5	0	1133
2012	1044	7	6	51	13	6	6	0	1133
2013	1142	8	4	62	13	5	6	0	1240
2014	1169	7	3	60	12	5	10	0	1266
2015	1176	7	6	59	12	2	11	0	1273
2016	1138	8	6	59	7	5	14	0	1237
2017	1150	10	5	68	8	8	13	0	1262
2018	1179	12	9	71	4	4	22	0	1301
2019	1248	11	8	84	1	6	29	0	1387
2020	1215	7	9	91	4	8	36	0	1370
2021	1234	11	8	112	6	8	41	0	1420
2022	1281	6	9	134	10	4	49	0	1493
2023	1339	8	9	152	6	4	43	0	1561
2024	1320	9	7	187	4	3	55	0	1585

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 Hills High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	938	5.1	22.2	16.3
2010	1093	47.5	22.9	25.4
2011	1133	45.5	24.8	22.5
2012	1133	48.8	23.2	48.7
2013	1240	47.6	26.0	54.7
2014	1266	49.8	25.3	23.6
2015	1273	n/a	n/a	23.2
2016	1237	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	1262	49.8	25.2	22.6
2018	1301	n/a	n/a	14.1
2019	1387	54.7	25.3	19.9
2020	1370	54.1	25.3	17.3
2021	1420	n/a	n/a	15.6
2022	1493	61.5	24.2	12.3
2023	1561	64.1	24.3	16.2
2024	1585	69.0	22.9	17.2

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 Hills High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	938	5.1	22.2	16.3
2010	1093	47.5	22.9	25.4
2011	1133	45.5	24.8	22.5
2012	1133	48.8	23.2	48.7
2013	1240	47.6	26.0	54.7
2014	1266	49.8	25.3	23.6
2015	1273	n/a	n/a	23.2
2016	1237	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	1262	49.8	25.2	22.6
2018	1301	n/a	n/a	14.1
2019	1387	54.7	25.3	19.9
2020	1370	54.1	25.3	17.3
2021	1420	n/a	n/a	15.6
2022	1493	61.5	24.2	12.3
2023	1561	64.1	24.3	16.2
2024	1585	69.0	22.9	17.2

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 Salem Hills High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$522 (6.2%)	$7,934 (93.8%)	$8,456

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Hills High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 136 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 139 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Hills High)	54.2	46.8	7.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	49.6	43.6	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Salem Hills High)	37.9	38.7	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	38.5	31.7	6.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Salem Hills High)	28.2	27.8	0.4%
10th Grade Science (Nebo District)	31.4	31.9	0.5%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1387	1561	12.5%
African American	11	8	27.3%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	84	152	81%
Pacific Islander	6	4	33.3%
White	1248	1339	7.3%
Two or More Races	29	43	48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.9%	16.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Salem Hills High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Hills High	Public	9-12	150 N Skyhawk Blvd	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 423-3200	1,585	69	22.9	17.2%	1,320 (83.3%)	9 (0.6%)	187 (11.8%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (3.5%)	62.1	41^st of 138 public high schools	70.3%		53.6	59^th of 139 public high schools	57.6%	18		45.3		39.4		36.9							$8,456	$522	$7,934
Payson High	Public	6-12	1050 S Main	Payson	84651	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 465-6025	1,601	69	23.3	25.3%	1,261 (78.8%)	12 (0.7%)	290 (18.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (1.9%)	25.2	105^th of 138 public high schools	23.9%		25.9	109^th of 139 public high schools	21.6%	4		33.7		13.6		31.3							$8,484	$386	$8,098
Spanish Fork High	Public	9-12	99 N 300 W	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4060	1,546	62	25.0	18.3%	1,247 (80.7%)	13 (0.8%)	220 (14.2%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	11 (0.7%)	50 (3.2%)	34.1	92^nd of 138 public high schools	33.3%		24.5	111^th of 139 public high schools	20.1%	19		40.1		23.8		27.2							$8,293	$382	$7,910
Maple Mountain High	Public	7-12	51 N Spanish Fork Pkwy	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 794-6740	1,837	68	27.0	10.7%	1,551 (84.4%)	5 (0.3%)	184 (10.0%)	12 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	74 (4.0%)	47.6	74^th of 138 public high schools	46.4%		79.1	17^th of 139 public high schools	87.8%	57		43.4		25.4		36.3							$8,236	$502	$7,734
Merit College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1440 W Center Street	Springville	84663	Utah County	Merit College Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 491-7600	493	29	16.8	38.3%	340 (69.0%)	4 (0.8%)	133 (27.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	25	106^th of 138 public high schools	23.2%		31.4	99^th of 139 public high schools	28.8%	7	28.9	39.0	17.7	17.6	25.4	36.1	37.3	38.3	34.5	31.0	40.0	54.0	$7,734	$551	$7,183
Springville High	Public	6-12	1205 E 900 S	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2870	1,675	73	22.8	23.9%	1,220 (72.8%)	8 (0.5%)	326 (19.5%)	13 (0.8%)	14 (0.8%)	20 (1.2%)	74 (4.4%)	57	53^rd of 138 public high schools	61.6%		59.2	45^th of 139 public high schools	67.6%	8		46.7		37.0		32.2							$7,954	$375	$7,579
Independence High	Public	5-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4920	278	21	13.4	55.8%	113 (40.6%)	4 (1.4%)	138 (49.6%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.2%)	8 (2.9%)								(n/a)													$15,106	$779	$14,327
Provo Adult Education	Public	9-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4840	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Provo High	Public	7-12	1199 North Lakeshore Dr	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 373-6550	1,981	81	24.4	37.9%	1,005 (50.7%)	11 (0.6%)	788 (39.8%)	25 (1.3%)	20 (1.0%)	59 (3.0%)	72 (3.6%)	22.4	113^th of 138 public high schools	18.1%		21.2	113^th of 139 public high schools	18.7%		34.4	36.2	23.9	17.6	28.1	22.4							$9,806	$484	$9,322
Timpview High	Public	9-12	3570 N 650 E	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9720	2,268	93	24.4	27.1%	1,450 (63.9%)	22 (1.0%)	547 (24.1%)	58 (2.6%)	8 (0.4%)	85 (3.7%)	98 (4.3%)	67.6	33^rd of 138 public high schools	76.1%		65.8	32^nd of 139 public high schools	77.0%	1	54.2	59.5	40.4	38.3	39.8	34.4							$9,035	$473	$8,562

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Hills High

What district is Salem Hills High in?

Nebo District

What schools feed into Salem Hills High?

Salem Hills High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnett School
Elementary : Foothills School
Elementary : Mt. Loafer School
Elementary : Salem School
Elementary : Taylor School
Middle : Salem Junior High
Middle : Valley View Middle

Is Salem Hills High a good school?

Salem Hills High ranks 41^st of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salem Hills High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,585 students attended Salem Hills High.

What is the racial makeup of Salem Hills High?

Students at Salem Hills High are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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