Salem Academy

Winston-Salem

North Carolina

United States

Overview

Experts in Educating Young Women For almost 250 years Salem Academy has focused solely on educating young women adapting and perfecting our curriculum along the way to meet the needs of contemporary students. An Academy education opens a world of possibilities. In today's globally-connected world girls deserve an education that will prepare them for the unexpected -- for opportunities and goals in a future not yet imagined. The teachers advisors and coaches at Salem are an exceptional presence in their students’ lives providing the inspiration and structure to help students discover and follow their unique talents and passions. The end result is this: The Salem experience shapes young women into the leaders the world needs: life-ready leadership-ready and world-ready.

Academics

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: 91.0%

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

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics

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.

Campus Life

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

Community Service
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Honor Council
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Model UN
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Yearbook
Young Democrats
Young Republicans

Arts & Athletics

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

Graduates

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: 100.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	480	500	470.0
75th percentile	620	660	640.0

Notable Alumni

Sarah Childress Polk

Class of

the first formally educated First Lady in U.S. history wife of President James K. Polk and philanthropist/political advisor.

Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell

Class of 1919

founded WETA Washington D.C's first public television station.

Tillie Kidd Fowler

Class of 1960

served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives retiring in 2000 as the highest-ranking woman in the House.

Vonda Kimble Delawie

Class of 1975

is a retired foreign service officer in the U.S. Department of State who served in Croatia Turkey Ireland Italy and Mexico.

Leslie Kendrick

Class of 1994

earned a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in Great Britain.

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 25.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 8,000

Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Girls

Total Boarding: 36

Total Day: 40

Total Enrollment: 76

Boys: 0

Girls: 76

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $50,500

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $26,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 54.0%

Average Awarded: $15,000

School Finances