| Salem High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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77 Willson Street , 01970 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°30′22.9″N70°54′42.1″W / 42.506361°N 70.911694°W /42.506361; -70.911694 |
| Information | |
| Type | Publichigh school |
| School district | Salem Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Stephen Zrike[1] |
| Principal | Glenn Burns |
| Staff | 100.31 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 948 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.45[2] |
| Language | English, French, Spanish, and Latin |
| Hours in school day | 7:45 AM – 2:35 PM (EDT) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red, white & black |
| Song | "To Salem High" |
| Athletics conference | Northeastern Conference (NEC) |
| Mascot | Witch |
| Rival | Beverly,Swampscott,Marblehead,Gloucester, andDanvers |
| SAT average | 466 reading/writing, 460 math (2022–23)[3] |
| Newspaper | Witches' Brew |
| Website | Homepage |
Salem High School is a four-yearpublic high school inSalem,Massachusetts, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 900 students (as of 2016), and is accredited by theMassachusetts Department of Education and theNew England Association of Schools and Colleges.
In addition toacademics, students have access to a variety of clubs and organizations. The school has a Student Council, which is made up of students and two faculty advisers who work with the administration to solve issues other students may have. Students can join the National Honor Society and theTri-M, Music Honor Society, in which students can apply during their junior or senior year, along with theNational Art Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, to which students can apply during their sophomore year. The school also offers a music department, with programs such as theMarching Band, which is commonly known as "The Pride Of The North Shore" and "Witch Pitch?" a talented A capella group that has been active for approximately a decade.[5]
Salem High School is a member of theJunior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). "The effects of a Marine Corps JROTC unit extend far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership, and civic responsibility. The program makes a difference by keeping kids in school, providing an environment conducive to their personal development and growth, and helping them become productive members of the community."
As of 2016, Mandarin and Arabic were removed from the school's curriculum, although Spanish, French and Latin are still available as language courses.
Salem High School is a member of theMassachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (District A), in which it is part of theNortheastern Conference. Athletics are open to all students during fall, winter, and spring seasons.
The City Council inSalem approved a $1,900,000 renovation of the existing Bertram Field,[6] which is named afterSalem Hospital captainJohn Bertram.[7]
Over the summer of 2013, there was a complete renovation of the entire Bertram Field complex. Construction crews installed a new artificial turf field, a track for running, a scoreboard, and a flagpole. This was an important investment because the field is used by the Salem High School athletics program, in addition to various youth sports programs across from the City of Salem.
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