Salem High School (Massachusetts)

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Salem High School
Address
77 Willson Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
USA
Coordinates 42°30′22.9″N 70°54′42.1″W / 42.506361°N 70.911694°W / 42.506361; -70.911694Coordinates: 42°30′22.9″N 70°54′42.1″W / 42.506361°N 70.911694°W / 42.506361; -70.911694
Information
Type Public High School
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Russell[1]
Dean Jessica B. Callanan, Brian Mullaney, Jamie Flynn
Principal David Angeramo
Grades 9-12
Number of students 947[2]
Language English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Latin
Hours in school day 7:24 am - 2:02 pm
Campus Urban
School colour(s) Red, White & Black             
Song "To Salem High"
Athletics conference Northeastern Conference (NEC)
Mascot Witch
Nickname Witches
Rival Beverly, Swampscott, Marblehead, Gloucester, Danvers
Average SAT scores 477 verbal
481 math
459 writing
1417 total (2014-2015)[3]
Newspaper Witches' Brew
Website Homepage

Salem High School is a four-year public high school in Salem, Massachusetts. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education and by 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 and Black and the school mascot is the Witches.

Student Life/Student Demographics

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 is a proud member of the JROTC, in which "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 SHS Website.

Student Demographics (2011-12 School year): White: 53.7%, Hispanic: 34.1%, African-American: 4.7%, Asian: 3.2%, Native American: 0.1%, Multi-race: 4.2%, (Demographics reflect the town's growing diversity)

Athletics

Salem High School is a member of Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (District A), and is a member of the Northeastern Conference. Athletics are open to all students at Salem High School during Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

2013 Renovation of Bertram Field ($1,900,000)

Notable Graduates

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.salemnews.com/local/x541068258/Salem-picks-Russell-for-school-superintendent
  2. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=02580505&orgtypecode=6&
  3. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/sat_perf.aspx
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