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School Comparison

Salem Academy Charter School
vs.
Salem Prep High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Salem Academy Charter School
Salem Prep High School
  • Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher students per counselor than Salem Prep High School (166:1 vs. 18.9:1).
  • Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher sat/act participation than Salem Prep High School (134 vs. 0).
  • Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Prep High School (93 vs. 15).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Prep High School (93 vs. 15).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher graduating cohort than Salem Prep High School (59 vs. 8).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher sat/act participation than Salem Prep High School (134 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher violent incidents than Salem Prep High School (16 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Salem Academy Charter School reported a higher students per counselor than Salem Prep High School (166:1 vs. 18.9:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Salem Academy Charter School

3 metrics were reported by Salem Academy Charter School. Comparable data for Salem Prep High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
133
Dual enrollment
15

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Salem Academy Charter School
$25,364.01
Salem Prep High School
$26,434.17
Local revenue share
Salem Academy Charter School
84.4%
Salem Prep High School
48.2%
State revenue share
Salem Academy Charter School
7.1%
Salem Prep High School
40.2%
Federal revenue share
Salem Academy Charter School
8.5%
Salem Prep High School
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Salem Academy Charter School
19%
Salem Prep High School
25%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Essex County
$99,431
Essex County
$99,431
Poverty rate
Essex County
9.4%
Essex County
9.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
42.3%
Essex County
42.3%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
4.1%
Essex County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.