Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Virginia. It is the sole high school for the City of Salem public school system. Until 2022, Salem was an International Baccalaureate world school, certified for the Diploma Programme.
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem serves 667 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem?
667 students attend Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem offer ?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem part of?
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem is part of Salem City School District.
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