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#215 of 480 schools in NH

Top 45% in state

Keene High School

High School · Keene School District · Keene, NH

A high school in Keene, NH serving grades 9th – 12th.

43 Arch St., Keene, NH 03431

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$20,067
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Keene High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

24.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Keene 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,370/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keene), 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

$78,196

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·45 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedarcrest SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.9 mi13Compare →
Ashuelot Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition6.45–121.9 mi32Compare →
Gathering Waters Charter School (h)Charter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–121.9 mi56Compare →
St Joseph Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–111.9 mi228Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Keene School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$20,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Keene High School

Keene High School is a public high school in Keene, NH, part of Keene School District, serving approximately 1,328 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keene High School

What grades does Keene High School serve?

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

How many students attend Keene High School?

Keene High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,328 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Keene High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keene High School rank in NH?

Keene High School ranks #215 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Keene High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keene High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Keene High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keene High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keene High School a charter school?

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

Is Keene High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.8% of students at Keene 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
1,328
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 03431)
25,035
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
36.8
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 03431; 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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