SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

N/A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

N/A%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

74%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, West Salem High School N/A compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
29%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
45%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
33%

OR Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

93%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

25%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

14

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

29%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

29%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

6%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

5%
2%

OR Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B

25.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

16.70 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$98,574

OR Average: $89,247

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

OR Average: 5.3%

Median Home value

$441,426

OR Average: $472,135

Median Rent

$1,566 /mo

OR Average: $1,524

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

92.9%

OR Average: 91.4%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

24:1

OR Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

68

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$119,153

Average for all teachers in Salem-keizer Sd 24j

Student to Counselor Ratio

433:1

OR Average: 300:1

Number of Support Staff

9

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

OR Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

27%

OR Average: 32%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

70

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

74

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

157

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

11

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

2

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$9618 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$8.59

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

62%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2%

Black

1%

Latino

24%

Multiracial

8%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

1%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

0%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

0%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to West Salem High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Gervais High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 13.6 mi
Silverton High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 14.6 mi
Jefferson High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Distance: 16.1 mi
John F Kennedy High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Distance: 16.4 mi
St Paul High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 18.4 mi
William P Lord High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 18.7 mi
Willamette Connections Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 20.9 mi