Summary: Our college acceptance rate for seniors is 100 percent and our students out-perform a majority of high school students on the college board's ap exams. 14 Salem academy seniors have been awarded the prestigious morehead-cain scholarship for study at unc-chapel hill since the morehead-cain foundation began accepting female applicants in 1975. Thanks to our dual enrollment program through our sister institution salem college academy students can graduate with 14-plus hours of college credit. In 2021 academy seniors earned $4.1 Million in college merit scholarships an average of $79 000 per student.

Department Director Sara Spong

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 11

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 23

Number of AP Courses Offered: 11

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 91%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Writing Center

English

• Honors
• Literature

History

• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History
• Art History

Foreign Languages

• Latin
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• The Bible
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology

Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Science

Music

• Choral Music
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Portfolio
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Design

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Internships
• Robotics
• Student Council

Distinctive or New Programs

• Our January Term Provides Students The Opportunity To Take Classes In A Specialized Curriculum Participate In An Internship And Travel Internationally.

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 35

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet
• Full Kitchen
• Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Dance Studio

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Summary: Whether she scores the winning goal in the soccer game, harmonizes with her fellow singers in the Glee Club, wins a scholastic art award, or earns her highest grade in her toughest class, the Salem girl will end each day with a sense of accomplishment -- and with the Academy family celebrating her triumphs with her. Fine arts classes are built into the curriculum day at Salem Academy. They also provide activities and venues after school. Visual Arts Visual Arts students learn about the elements and principles of art through hands-on projects using various artistic media. Studio Art is offered at the beginner’s level, followed by course offerings of Advanced Studio Art and AP Portfolio Art. Student artwork is exhibited in the Elberson Fine Arts center biannually—in December and in May. Theatre The Salem Academy theatre program includes a robust course offering that develops both aspiring actors and technicians. The theatre program produces two mainstage shows each year that are performed in the Drama Workshop of the Elberson Fine Arts Center. Students also present one-act plays or student-directed plays in the Salem Academy Auditorium. Theatre I is a class designed for beginners, and students with a greater interest in theatre may participate in Advanced Theatre courses. Athletics In addition to our superb arts programs, we offer 13 interscholastic teams competing in ten sports. 87 percent of Academy students play a JV or varsity sport.

Arts Department Director: Ashley Pearson

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

• Acting
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Portfolio
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Design

Interscholastic Sports

• Fencing
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Recreational Sports

• Hiking

Summary: Our college acceptance rate for seniors is 100 percent, and our students out-perform a majority of high school students on the College Board's AP exams. 14 Salem Academy seniors have been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship for study at UNC-Chapel Hill since the Morehead-Cain Foundation began accepting female applicants in 1975. Thanks to our dual enrollment program through our sister institution, Salem College, Academy students can graduate with 14-plus hours of college credit. In 2021, Academy seniors earned $4.1 million in college merit scholarships, an average of over $100,000 per student.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	480	500	470
75th percentile	620	660	640

Notable Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 25%

Average Merit Scholarship: 8,000

Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000