Salem High School (Massachusetts)
| Salem High School | |
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| Address | |
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77 Willson Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 USA |
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| Coordinates | 42°30′22.9″N 70°54′42.1″W / 42.506361°N 70.911694°WCoordinates: 42°30′22.9″N 70°54′42.1″W / 42.506361°N 70.911694°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | Students Have Solutions |
| School district | Salem Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Margarita Ruiz |
| Dean | Jessica B. Callanan, Brian Mullaney, Jamie Flynn |
| Principal | David Angeramo |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 947 (2016) |
| Language | English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Latin |
| Hours in school day | 7:24 AM – 2:02 PM (EDT) |
| Campus | Urban |
| School colour(s) | Red, White & Black |
| Song | "To Salem High" |
| Athletics conference | Northeastern Conference (NEC) |
| Mascot | Witch |
| Rival | Beverly, Swampscott, Marblehead, Gloucester, and Danvers |
| Average SAT scores | 490 verbal 487 math 460 writing 1437 total (2015-2016) |
| Newspaper | Witches' Brew |
| Website | Homepage |
Salem High School is a four-year public high school in Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. It has an enrollment of approximately 947 students (as of 2016), and is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The staff consists of a principal, three housemasters, a curriculum director, athletic director, director of guidance, six guidance counselors, and over a hundred teachers. The school colors are red, white & black and the school mascot is the Witches.
In addition to academics, students at Salem High School have access to a variety of clubs and organizations. The school has a Student Council that is made up of students and two faculty advisers who work with the administration to solve issues students have. Students can join the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, to which students can apply during their junior or senior year along with the National Art Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, to which students can apply during their sophomore year. The school also offers an extraordinary music department, with programs such as the Marching Band, which is commonly known as The Pride Of The North Shore.
Salem High School is a member of the Junior 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." For a full list of organizations please visit the Student Activities page located at the school website.
Student Demographics (2011–12):
• White – 53.7%
• Hispanic – 34.1%
• African-American – 4.7%
• Asian – 3.2%
• Native American – 0.1%
• Multi-race – 4.2%
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