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#61 of 480 schools in NH

Top 13% in state

Conval Regional High School

High School · Contoocook Valley School District · Peterborough, NH

A Contoocook Valley School District high school serving grades 9th – UG.

184 Hancock Rd., Peterborough, NH 03458

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$27,168
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Conval Regional High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Conval Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average475/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peterborough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,189

Median home value

$368,100

Median rent

$1,304/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Contoocook Valley School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$27,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Conval Regional High School is listed in Contoocook Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Conval Regional High School

Conval Regional High School is a public high school in Peterborough, NH, part of Contoocook Valley School District, serving approximately 654 students in grades 9th-UG with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conval Regional High School

What grades does Conval Regional High School serve?

Conval Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Conval Regional High School?

Conval Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conval Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Conval Regional High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conval Regional High School rank in NH?

Conval Regional High School ranks #61 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Conval Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Conval Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Conval Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conval Regional High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Conval Regional High School a charter school?

No, Conval Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conval Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Conval Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conval Regional High School?

16.7% of students at Conval Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – UG
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 03458)
6,914
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
51.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03458; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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