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Best Salem Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 12,987 students in Salem, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, OR are Early College High School, West Salem High School and Mcnary High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Salem, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sprague High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Salem, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
West Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Mcnary High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
South Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Sprague High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
North Salem High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Mckay High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Chemawa Indian School
3700 Chemawa Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Willamette Career Academy
1200 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5330
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Salem, OR include Early College High School, West Salem High School and Mcnary High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salem?
11 public high schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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