Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 325 Virginia public high schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

8.5 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 85.8% across all subjects — 84th percentile statewide.

9.1 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 90th percentile.

7.0 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 67th percentile.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Biology

83%state 78%

Geometry

89%state 82%

Algebra I

92%state 85%

Algebra II

100%state 89%

Earth Science

50%state 70%

English Writing

91%state 76%

World History I

77%state 66%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 407 students, unless noted.

97.3%

On-time graduation rate

45%

Advanced Studies diplomas

68%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

1.2%

Dropout rate

25.4%

Enrolled in AP courses

19.9%

Took an AP exam

10.0%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

759

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

Source: Virginia Department of Education — Graduation, Diplomas, Advanced Programs, Postsecondary Enrollment, and CTE datasets.

Salem High School & its school zone

Salem High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, VA 23464, part of Virginia Beach Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Salem High School are typically shopping the Salem zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Virginia Beach high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 8.0/10 — above the state average among Virginia's 325 public high schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 85.8%, with standout results in English Writing (91% vs a 76% state average) and World History I (77% vs a 66% state average). 97.3% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 45% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 68% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 25% AP course enrollment, 10% dual enrollment for college credit, 759 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Virginia Beach school zones, homes zoned to Salem High School sit in the Salem attendance area — use the listings on this page to see every active REIN MLS home in the zone. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Virginia Beach Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (40%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
College readiness (40%): average statewide rank in on-time graduation rate, AP course enrollment, and college enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
Academic progress (20%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Regular public high school
Principal: Carey Manugo
Established: 1989
Mascot & colors: SunDevils · Scarlet, Black, Silver, White
Enrollment: 1,690 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1
Classroom teachers: 102.4 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2024-2025)
NCES school ID: 510384002166

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

94%

Mathematics

92%

Science

81%

History & Social Sci.

73%

97%

On-time graduation (Class of 2025)

1%

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

25.35%

Students in AP courses

10%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

1,047

Career & technical credentials earned

1,047 CTE credentials earned; 777 students earned at least one credential; 144 CTE completers.

Attendance

2024-2025

11% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Salem High School

Salem High School opened on September 5, 1989, on a roughly 50-acre site in the Salem/Kempsville area of southeastern Virginia Beach, Virginia, receiving a capacity enrollment of just over 2,000 students in its first year. It is one of eleven comprehensive high schools operated by Virginia Beach City Public Schools and serves grades 9 through 12. The school's team name is the SunDevils and its motto is "Superbia et Excellentia" (Pride and Excellence).

In 2004 the division's Visual and Performing Arts Academy became integrated into the school as one of Virginia Beach's academy programs. The campus sits along Sundevil Drive in a residential section of the city inland from the oceanfront.

Athletics & activities

4

State athletic titles

Notable alumni

Timbaland (Timothy Mosley)· Grammy-winning music producer, rapper and singerPusha T (Terrence Thornton)· Rapper, member of the duo ClipseNo Malice (Gene Thornton Jr.)· Rapper, member of the duo ClipseJason Miyares· Virginia Attorney General and former state legislatorCaroline Nichols· U.S. Olympic field hockey player (2008)

Contact

Phone: (757) 648-5650

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Salem High — NCES ID, grades, 2024-25 enrollment (1,690), FTE teachers (102.40), student/teacher ratio (16.50), locale, school type, district, phone2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Salem High — Accreditation, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation rate, dropout rate, chronic absenteeism, demographics, AP/dual enrollment, CTE credentials2024-2025 link ↗
Salem High School official website (VBCPS) — Phone number, official website URL2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Salem High School (Virginia Beach, Virginia) — Founding year, mascot, colors, principal, motto, VHSL state championships, notable alumni, history2026 link ↗
Wikimedia Commons - File:Salem HS VA Beach.jpg — Freely-licensed (CC0) building photograph2023 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES CCD and Virginia School Quality Profiles) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Salem High School