North Salem High School

Located at 765 14th St NE, in Salem, Oregon, North Salem High School is an expansive 9-12 campus that hosts 2,107 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Salem-Keizer SD 24J. Compared to the state average of about 630 students per school, that is 234% above typical.

Within Salem-Keizer SD 24J, which oversees 65 schools and 37,776 students, North Salem High School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, North Salem High School reports that Hispanic students make up the majority at 64%. Other groups include 20% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% Black. By comparison, Marion County as a whole is about 29% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, North Salem High School has 105 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.1:1. The state averages about 19.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 89% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, North Salem High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 27.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 17.1%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Marion County) records that median household earnings sit near $77,351, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Marion County's 111 public schools (combined enrollment of about 53,799 students), North Salem High School is one campus in the mix.

Parrish Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts North Salem High School at 6th of 9; the average score across the group is 24.9%.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Looking at the recent track record. North Salem High School's enrollment has rose 18% since 2018, when it stood at 1,783 (now 2,107). White enrollment moved from 30% to 20% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 22.4:1 in 2018 to 20.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for North Salem High School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.