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#145 of 480 schools in NH

Top 30% in state

Milford High School

High School · Milford School District · Milford, NH

A high school in Milford, NH where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 West St., Milford, NH 03055

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$20,694
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Milford High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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 Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

14.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Milford 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average484/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$94,514

Median home value

$363,500

Median rent

$1,569/mo

College educated

34.4%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·34 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Souhegan Coop High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–124.0 mi691Compare →
High Mowing SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–124.3 mi356Compare →
Wilton-lyndeboro Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.6 mi131Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Milford School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$20,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Milford High School

Milford High School is a public high school in Milford, NH, part of Milford School District, serving approximately 685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milford High School

What grades does Milford High School serve?

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

How many students attend Milford High School?

Milford High School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milford High School rank in NH?

Milford High School ranks #145 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Milford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Milford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Milford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milford High School a charter school?

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

Is Milford High School a Title I school?

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

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

14.3% of students at Milford 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
685
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 03055)
16,258
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
37.8
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 03055; 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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