At a glance
Grades served
Not reported
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
What the reported data says about Salem Alternative
Salem Alternative is a public combined / other school in Salem. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Salem City Public Schools. Current enrollment was not reported in the matched federal membership file.
Questions worth asking Salem Alternative
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Other schools in Salem City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem
Other · Grades KG–12
415 reported students
South Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
West Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
East Salem Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
G.W. Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Andrew Lewis Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
839 reported students
Public schools near Salem Alternative
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem Other · Salem City Public Schools | KG–12 | 415 | under 0.1 mi |
| Burton Center for Arts and Technology Other · Roanoke County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
| Governor's STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts and Te Other · Roanoke County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
| Alternative Secondary Transition Educational Program Other · Roanoke County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3 mi |
| Forest Park Academy Other · Roanoke City Public Schools | Not reported | — | 4 mi |
| Roanoke Valley Governor's School Other · Roanoke Valley Governor's School | Not reported | — | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salem Alternative
What grades does Salem Alternative serve?
The current NCES directory does not report a grade span for Salem Alternative. This is common for programs that serve students across grades; check the school or Salem City Public Schools for current grade offerings.
Is Salem Alternative a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salem Alternative is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salem City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Salem Alternative in?
Salem Alternative is part of Salem City Public Schools, based in Salem, VA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Salem Alternative?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virginia Virtual Academy at Salem (under 0.1 mi), Burton Center for Arts and Technology (1.7 mi), Governor's STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts and Te (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.