South Salem High School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
166th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
1910 Church St SE, Salem, OR 97302
(503)399-3252NCES ID 411082000820Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Salem High School 166th of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 506 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,310 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 46.8% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 37.7% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $467K in zip 97302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Salem High School
- #186North Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.8 mi away186th of 236
ELA 26% ▼10 · Math 8% ▲2Compare - #224Roberts High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.5 mi away224th of 236
ELA 11% ▼25 · Math 5% ▼1Compare - #153Sprague High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3 mi away153rd of 236
ELA 35% ▼1 · Math 11% ▲5Compare - #111West Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.3 mi away111th of 236
ELA 42% ▲6 · Math 14% ▲8Compare - #222McKay High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.8 mi away222nd of 236
ELA 12% ▼24 · Math 5% ▼1Compare - #1Early College High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 4.6 mi away1st of 236
ELA 91% ▲55 · Math 70% ▲64Compare - #93McNary High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 5.4 mi away93rd of 236
ELA 46% ▲10 · Math 16% ▲10Compare - #189Central High SchoolCentral SD 13J · 9.6 mi away189th of 236
ELA 25% ▼11 · Math 7% ▲1Compare
What school district is South Salem High School in?
South Salem High School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is South Salem High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Salem High School 166th of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Salem High School?
White 47%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 6%, Pacific Islander 3% (2,310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Salem High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97302 is $467K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.