Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 337 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALEM·NCES 251038002774
Salem Prep High School
2 Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA 01970 · (978) 740-1171 · Essex County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 43% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Salem Prep High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #371 of 379 | #40 of 40 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
23
+3 (+15%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 2 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 4 | 4.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1.4 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 4 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 5.6 | 4.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 4 | 3.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Salem Prep High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (26 to 23); teachers down 65% (5.6 to 2).
About Salem Prep High School
Salem Prep High School is a very small high school in Salem, Massachusetts, one of the schools in Salem. It reported 23 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 777 students for high schools in Massachusetts.
Salem Prep High School belongs to Salem, a district of 11 schools and 3,831 students.
About 57% of the student body at Salem Prep High School is Hispanic. Other students are 35% White, 4% Black, and 4% multiracial. By comparison, Essex County residents are about 24% Hispanic.
Salem Prep High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, with 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Massachusetts, 23.4:1, is higher.
American Community Survey estimates for Essex County show that the median household earns about $101,883 a year, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across Essex County, 221 public schools serve about 113,427 students.
Among nearby public schools, New Liberty Innovation School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Salem Prep High School.
Under the NCES locale system, Salem Prep High School is Suburb: Large.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 15%, from 20 to 23. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 5.0:1 in 2020-21 to 11.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Essex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Salem
- Salem HighHigh · 952 students
- Collins MiddleMiddle · 611 students
- Witchcraft HeightsElementary · 455 students
- Saltonstall SchoolElementary · 412 students
- BatesElementary · 410 students
- Horace Mann LaboratoryElementary · 293 students
Other schools in Salem
- Salem HighHigh · 952 students
- Collins MiddleMiddle · 611 students
- Salem Academy Charter SchoolHigh · 480 students
- Witchcraft HeightsElementary · 455 students
- Saltonstall SchoolElementary · 412 students
- BatesElementary · 410 students
Nearby schools
- New Liberty Innovation School0.0 mi · 36
- Salem Academy Charter School0.4 mi · 480
- Saltonstall School0.6 mi · 412
- Carlton0.7 mi · 247
- Bentley Academy Innovation School0.8 mi · 286
- Salem Early Childhood0.8 mi · 106
Frequently asked questions
About Salem Prep High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Salem Prep High School?
Salem Prep High School enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Salem Prep High School serve?
Salem Prep High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Salem Prep High School is approximately 11.8:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Salem Prep High School?
Student demographics at Salem Prep High School are roughly 35% White, 57% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Salem Prep High School in?
Salem Prep High School is part of Salem.
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