Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) - Saltfleet District High School

Saltfleet District High School, located in Upper Stoney Creek, services a community with both urban and rural roots – our catchment area stretches from the Niagara and Haldimand County borders to the escarpment. Saltfleet has a student population of 1240 that is increasing annually as residential homes continue to be built in the area. The school has a student capacity of 939 and, as a result of its burgeoning student population, has 12 portables. Saltfleet is one of two secondary schools in Canada with a fully operational Observatory!

The original Saltfleet opened in 1927 on Grays Road and was in operation until the new school opened in 1996. In May of 2007 Saltfleet celebrated its 80th Reunion at the school.

Known as “the Storm”, Saltfleet has a rich tradition of academics, athletics, and the arts. High expectations in the classroom and in co-curricular activities allow students to recognize and achieve their full potential. Blessed with a dedicated staff, Saltfleet students have the opportunity to participate in a broad array of field trips, sports, and clubs.

Whether pursuing a future that includes going directly to work, apprenticeship programs, college, or university, Saltfleet students have a wide variety of courses from which to choose including Horticulture, Quantity Cooking (Hospitality), Small Engines, Landscape Design, Peer tutoring, Leadership, Fitness, Yearbook, Rugby or Basketball Focus, Enhanced Mathematics, Photography, Animation, Keyboarding as well as 15 different workplace courses.

The school motto “Ad Altiora Nitamur” (We Strive to the Highest) is evident in students and staff at Saltfeet every day!

Why Saltfleet District High School

• Facilities: Saltfleet is one of two secondary schools in Canada with a fully operational Observatory!
• Student supports: Saltfleet has numerous student success support services such as co-operative education opportunities, credit recovery, guidance counsellors on-site, and a learning strategies course.
• Course variety: Saltfleet offers specialized courses such as horticultural technology, hospitality and tourism, communications, basketball, photography, and fitness. It offers Specialist High Skills Majors in Construction, Horticulture & Landscaping, and Non-profit.
• Extracurricular activities: Saltfleet has a number of clubs such as drama club, senior and junior band, choir, and computer/electronics club. It offers multiple before and after school programs and activities including basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, track and field, badminton, and swim team

Please note: Saltfleet District High School does not offer ESL support.