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#50 of 480 schools in NH

Top 10% in state

Hopkinton High School

High School · Hopkinton School District · Contoocook, NH

A high school in Contoocook, NH where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

297 Park Ave., Contoocook, NH 03229

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation29.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$23,211
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Hopkinton High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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

5.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkinton 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low2/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$130,216

Median home value

$441,200

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

57.3%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
29.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
7 boys'·5 girls'·20 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Contoocook SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–120.2 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hopkinton School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$23,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopkinton High School is listed in Hopkinton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopkinton High School

Hopkinton High School is a public high school in Contoocook, NH, part of Hopkinton School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkinton High School

What grades does Hopkinton High School serve?

Hopkinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hopkinton High School?

Hopkinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkinton High School rank in NH?

Hopkinton High School ranks #50 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Hopkinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hopkinton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkinton High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hopkinton High School a charter school?

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

Is Hopkinton High School a Title I school?

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

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

5.3% of students at Hopkinton 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 – 12th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Merrimack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 03229)
5,976
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
44
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 03229; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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