What is the best high school in Salem, OR for Academics?

Below are some websites that will help with your search. Since private schools aren't rated, one way to judge rigorous academics is to look at the percentage of National Merit recognized seniors, it's based on PSAT scores. A private school with strong academics will have around 20 - 30% National Merit recognized students, with some Semi-Finalists and Finalists. A private school with rigorous academics will have 30 - 50+% National Merit recognized students, with quite a few Semi-Finalists and Finalists. Sometimes these stats will be on a school's website or you can ask. To compare - one of the top public schools in the country had 19% National Merit recognized students, and 12 Semi-Finalists, no Finalists. But, if your kid isn't used to a rigorous private school curriculum, really give it some thought, it's much more difficult than even the top public schools. Homework is typically 4 - 5 hours a night, including weekends, plus 2+ hours of athletic practice or performing arts practice. Public schools ratings: http://www.greatschools.net/ Private schools: http://www.privateschoolreview.com/ Good luck!