Salem Academy Charter School is a college preparatory school where every student takes rigorous courses in five Academic Core subjects: English, Mathematics, History, Science, and Spanish. Our mission is to graduate informed, articulate, and proactive individuals of strong character, fully prepared for post-secondary success.
College and career readiness begins in grade 6 and continues through graduation. Our dedicated College Counseling and Post-Secondary Success Team provides individualized guidance to help every student find the right path forward, whether that's a four-year university, community college, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
Academic Rigor
Honors & Advanced Placement
Salem Academy offers a standards-based, college preparatory academic program enhanced by Honors and Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School. Students are assessed on an internal proficiency scale of 1 to 4, holding them to a high bar of academic rigor.
With a 94% AP participation rate, Salem Academy students are challenged to pursue college-level coursework across a wide range of subjects.
AP Course Offerings
College Counseling
A Four-Year Journey
College preparation at Salem Academy is not just a senior-year activity. From the moment students enter the Upper School, they receive structured support through a highly individualized four-year process designed to help them discover their strengths, explore their interests, and build toward a bright future.
Self-Discovery & Exploration
Students are offered a holistic approach to college counseling that focuses on self-discovery, exploring interests, and beginning to define post-secondary education and career goals.
Focused Guidance
Students receive individualized counseling to find their best college fit, begin college applications, and work on admissions essays and recommendation letters.
Applications & Decisions
Seniors navigate the full admissions process: submitting applications and materials, pursuing scholarships, and working with families on the college financial planning process.
Beyond Graduation
Salem Academy stays connected with alumni, offering continued support and celebrating post-secondary success stories through the Alumni Spotlight series on Instagram.
What We Help Students Do
Define their unique post-secondary education and future career goals. Edit admissions essays. Request and write needed recommendation letters. Navigate the stages and complexities of college admissions. Prepare and submit applications and supporting materials. Work with families on financial planning. Guide students through scholarship applications and opportunities.
Beyond the Classroom
Building the Whole Student
Salem Academy's extended day and extended year allow for a full schedule of academic classes, enrichment programs, and the school's signature Service Learning program. Students also compete in 16 sports through the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization and participate in a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities.
These experiences help students build the leadership, collaboration, and character that colleges and employers value most.
Alumni in Action
Salem Academy is proud of its graduates and wants to highlight their achievements. Alumni are invited to reach out to be featured in the Alumni Spotlight series on @SalemAcademyandBeyond on Instagram. Share your portrait and a description of what you've been up to since graduating.