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#340 of 480 schools in NH
Laconia High School
High School · Laconia School District · Laconia, NH
A high school in Laconia, NH where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
345 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laconia High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laconia 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,683/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laconia), 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
$68,407
Median home value
$307,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Laconia School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laconia High School is listed in Laconia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laconia High School
Laconia High School is a public high school in Laconia, NH, part of Laconia School District, serving approximately 583 students in grades 9th-UG with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laconia High School
What grades does Laconia High School serve?
Laconia High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Laconia High School?
Laconia High School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laconia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laconia High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laconia High School rank in NH?
Laconia High School ranks #340 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Laconia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laconia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Laconia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laconia High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laconia High School a charter school?
No, Laconia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laconia High School a Title I school?
No, Laconia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laconia High School?
46.1% of students at Laconia 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (603) 524-3350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03246)
- 17,006
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 03246; 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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