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Salem-Keizer School District

West Salem High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Salem Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Salem, OR
  • 330 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    West Salem High School is a highly rated, public school located in Salem, OR. It has 1,797 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading.
    Address
    1776 Titan Way
    Salem, OR 97304
    Telephone
    (503) 399-5533
    Website
    salemkeizer.org
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    West Salem High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    80%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    50%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1160
    262 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    44 responses
    AP Enrollment
    22%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $51,666
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $861
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $201,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 88 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      27%
    • The school musical every year.
      13%
    • Orchestra, Band, and Choir concerts.
      10%
    • Prom
      10%
    • Basketball games
      7%
    • School chant at assembly's.
      7%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,797
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    36%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.41 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    23:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,378
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.4%
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,233/ year
    National
    $12,239
    74%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.57 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.57 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.57 responses
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    West Salem High School Reviews

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    West Salem High School is a community. Yes it’s a high school and there are its ups and down but over all west has been amazing! The amount of friends that I have made by joining different clubs and activities is just astonishing! The teachers were and still are a big part of my education. There is honestly not a teacher at west that I don’t feel comfortable talking to after school about making up an assignment or asking for help! One of my favorite parts about west is being our student section for football, volleyball and basketball games. I don’t know what about it is so captivating, but sometimes it’s all I look forward too on Friday’s.
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    West has great teachers and great opportunities for students! The teachers and staff are willing to help you every step of the way. Only downfall is that because there's so many students, the halls and classes tend to be overcrowded.
    West Salem High School has given me a chance to get back on my feet as a student and is pushing me to my full potential. When high school was coming around the corner I was worried just like most others but as soon as I walked into the school I felt a sense of relief due to the fact that its a very welcoming and easy to navigate school. Many kids were nice and talked to me and I felt accepted into the culture of the school. The sports and the music at West Salem are just so spectacular and amazing! The kids are natuarlly talented and you could tell that the amazing staff had definetly pushed them towards success. The academics are also very stellar and I would say that I actually have a drive to learn while im attending West. The staff are very helpful and they want to see me succeed and I am just very happy to see teachers wanting to help me and my other students.