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Salem-Keizer Students Show Strong Academic Growth
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Salem-Keizer students showed academic growth that outpaced statewide gains, with especially strong results in third-grade reading.

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Get Ready for a Great School Year
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Welcome back! Find important dates, school information, and helpful resources to start the year.

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Attendance Matters
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Regular school attendance helps students learn, access programs, and form key connections.

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Featured News

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CTEC Residential Construction Students
Career & Technical Education

CTEC students turned months of dedication, teamwork, and early-morning practices into a national championship in residential construction—discover how they built their way to the top.

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WIS3 UP Club
Student Leadership

At McKay High School, four educators are creating a community where female athletes can build confidence, leadership skills and lasting connections through sports.

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Withnell Family
Community Partnership

For nearly 30 years, the Withnell family has invested in the future of Salem-Keizer student musicians, helping generations of graduates pursue their passion for music beyond high school.

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Student Programs

Award-Winning Music Programs

Our music faculty share their extensive and diverse musical backgrounds to provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade a high-quality music education.

Dual Language

Our Dual Language Program brings English learners and English speakers together to build strong academics and bilingual skills.

Career Technical Education

Our district offers more than 50 CTE programs that empower students to align their interests with success beyond the classroom. Through hands-on learning, CTE programs prepare middle and high school students for in-demand careers.

Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education is a time of foundational learning for all students. Families can be active participants in their child’s education, which begins in preschool and kindergarten. 

We Are, Salem-Keizer

37,851

Students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools

130

Languages spoken

2,161

High school students enrolled in music

84%

Students considered to be economically disadvantaged

65

Total schools in district

99.37%

Graduation rate for CTE concentrators