The Student Council is made up of students and two faculty advisers who work with the administration to solve students' issues. In addition to
academics, students have access to a variety of clubs and organizations. These include the National Honor Society and the
Tri-M Music Honor Society, to which students can apply during their junior or senior year, along with the
National Art Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, to which students can apply during their sophomore year. The school also offers a music department, with programs such as
marching band, which is commonly known as "The Pride Of The North Shore", and "Witch Pitch?", an a capella group that has been active for over a decade. Salem High School is a member of the
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). "The effects of a Marine Corps JROTC unit extend far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership, and civic responsibility. The program makes a difference by keeping kids in school, providing an environment conducive to their personal development and growth, and helping them become productive members of the community." As of 2016, Mandarin and Arabic were removed from the school's curriculum, although Spanish, French and Latin are still available as language courses. ==Athletics==