West Salem High School is ranked 29th within Oregon. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at West Salem High School is 35%.

West Salem High School swept the competition, placing first in band, string orchestra and full orchestra. South Salem, Sprague, McNary and McKay high schools also took home honors.

West Salem High School took first place for 6A schools in the band division in the OSAA / U.S. Bank / Les Schwab Tires Band/Orchestra State Championships this weekend at Oregon State University.