Salem Prep High School

2 Museum Place Mall
Salem, MA 01970

www.salemk12.org

23 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salem Prep High School is an alternative educational institution located in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to academics. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, Salem Prep aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college or the workforce.

As part of the Salem Public Schools district, the academy emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student-teacher relationships and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet state standards while accommodating individual learning styles, allowing students to work at their own pace. By fostering a close-knit community, Salem Prep serves as a vital resource for the city, ensuring that all students have access to the guidance and resources necessary to achieve academic success and long-term personal stability.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Prep High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
13 (56.5%)
White
8 (34.8%)
Black
1 (4.3%)
Two or More
1 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem
Phone:	(978)740-1171
Website:	http://www.salemk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 10