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#237 of 480 schools in NH

Top 49% in state

Nashua High School North

High School · Nashua School District · Nashua, NH

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

8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH 03063

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 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-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation13.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$19,315
Chronic Absenteeism53.5%

Students at Nashua High School North score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nashua High School North 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K

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

$106,924

Median home value

$371,700

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Nashua High School SouthEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.8 mi1,635Compare →
Bishop Guertin High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private9–122.1 mi803Compare →
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)Charter · enrollment unverified8.49–122.6 mi236Compare →
2nd Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–123.2 mi92Compare →

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.

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

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

Nashua School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$19,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nashua High School North

Nashua High School North is a public high school in Nashua, NH, part of Nashua School District, serving approximately 1,579 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nashua High School North

What grades does Nashua High School North serve?

Nashua High School North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nashua High School North?

Nashua High School North has an enrollment of approximately 1,579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School North?

The student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School North is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nashua High School North rank in NH?

Nashua High School North ranks #237 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Nashua High School North's MySchoolScout rating?

Nashua High School North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Nashua High School North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashua High School North has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nashua High School North a charter school?

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

Is Nashua High School North a Title I school?

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

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

39.5% of students at Nashua High School North 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
1,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.5%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 03063)
15,630
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 03063; 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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