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Salem Academy

500 E Salem Avenue, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-0271 -

School Notes Overview:

Salem Academy is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of young women. Founded 1772 by the Moravian church, Salem Academy flourishes today as an independent, college-preparatory school that celebrates its diversity and affirms each student's uniqueness. As advocates for women in leadership roles, we recognize our place in a global society and persist in our commitment to a lifetime of learning. We pledge ourselves to retain and nurture those values which encourage each student to take risks, show integrity, and discover her passion as she sets out on her own journey. Our lives here at Salem Academy are made up of countless moments that weave seamlessly into each other – moments of intense effort and sudden exhiliration, moments of friendship, love, and trust. Academic achievement is at the center of our school, but we live fully here in every way. Sports, theatre, music and the arts, community work – all of these are important because they bring fullness and happiness into the lives of our students. Moment by moment, day by day, we make our lives together at Salem Academy – creating a community of uncommon challenge and unmistakable warmth. ...

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School Overview:

	Salem Academy
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Girls' Schools Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Brethren
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1772
County	Forsyth County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	182 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	30%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 37 students
	Grade 10 - 50 students
	Grade 11 - 50 students
	Grade 12 - 45 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	57%
Number of AP Courses	10
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$16,000
Tuition Notes	day student cost: $16,000 boarding student cost: $31,600
Head of School	Karl Sjolund
Admissions Director	Lucia Uldrick
Admissions Associate	Wynne Overton
Sport
Total Sports Offered	12
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Dance	Equestrian
	Field Hockey	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	34
	Extracurriculars
	Academe (literary magazine)	Amnesty International
	Arts Council	Athletic Council
	Class Organizations	Cultural Awareness Club
	Current Events Round Table	Ecology Club
	Elections Committee	Fellowship Council
	Film Club	Food Committee
	French Club	Grass Roots (newspaper)
	Habitat for Humanity Club	Honor Cabinent
	Honor Guides	Key Club
	Mock Trial Team	Model UN
	Mu Alpha Theta	Music Club
	National French Honor Society	National Honor Society
	National Latin Honor Society	National Spanish Honor Society
	Senior Prefects	Spanish Club
	Student Council	The Quill Pen (yearbook)
	Thespian Troupe	Young Democrats
	Young Greens	Young Republicans

School Notes:

Salem Academy is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of young women. Founded 1772 by the Moravian church, Salem Academy flourishes today as an independent, college-preparatory school that celebrates its diversity and affirms each student's uniqueness. As advocates for women in leadership roles, we recognize our place in a global society and persist in our commitment to a lifetime of learning. We pledge ourselves to retain and nurture those values which encourage each student to take risks, show integrity, and discover her passion as she sets out on her own journey. Our lives here at Salem Academy are made up of countless moments that weave seamlessly into each other – moments of intense effort and sudden exhiliration, moments of friendship, love, and trust. Academic achievement is at the center of our school, but we live fully here in every way. Sports, theatre, music and the arts, community work – all of these are important because they bring fullness and happiness into the lives of our students. Moment by moment, day by day, we make our lives together at Salem Academy – creating a community of uncommon challenge and unmistakable warmth.
Profile last updated: 02/26/2008

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Community Milestones (Winston-Salem Journal)
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (27101)	School Zip (27101)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,708 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	24%
Population Average Age	32 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$24,207	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	38% / 62%	65% / 35%