Salem High School (Arkansas)

Salem High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Fulton County and the sole high school administered by Salem School District. For the 2010–11 school year, the school provides secondary education for more than 330 students in grades 7 through 12 and employs more than 27 educators.

Salem High School
Address
Map
313 Hwy 62 East

,
Arkansas
72576

United States
Coordinates36°21′33″N 91°48′59″W / 36.35917°N 91.81639°W / 36.35917; -91.81639
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtSalem School District
CEEB code042215
NCES School ID051209000975[1]
Faculty27.91[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment369 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio12.65
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)Black and gold
  
Athletics conference2A 3 (football); 2A 2 (basketball) (2012–14)
SportsFootball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
MascotGreyhound
Team nameSalem Greyhounds
AccreditationADE
AdvancED (1997-)[2]
Websitewww.salemschools.net/high-school

Academics

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The assumed course of study for Salem students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may elect to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997.[2]

Athletics

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The Salem High School athletic emblem and mascot is the Greyhound with black and gold serving as the school colors.

The Salem Greyhounds compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 2 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Greyhounds field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and Volleyball (girls).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Salem High School (051209000975)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Institution Summary, Salem High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  3. ^ "SALEM HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "School Profile, Salem High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
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