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#170 of 480 schools in NH
Top 35% in state
Nashua High School South
High School · Nashua School District · Nashua, NH
A high school in Nashua, NH where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36 Riverside Dr., Nashua, NH 03062
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nashua High School South score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nashua High School South 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$102,849
Median home value
$398,100
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,579 | Compare → |
| Bishop Guertin High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Clearway High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 236 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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 South is listed in Nashua School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nashua High School South
Nashua High School South is a public high school in Nashua, NH, part of Nashua School District, serving approximately 1,635 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 33% 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 South
What grades does Nashua High School South serve?
Nashua High School South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nashua High School South?
Nashua High School South has an enrollment of approximately 1,635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School South is 11.5:1. 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 South rank in NH?
Nashua High School South ranks #170 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Nashua High School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashua High School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashua High School South has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nashua High School South a charter school?
No, Nashua High School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashua High School South a Title I school?
No, Nashua High School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashua High School South?
30.8% of students at Nashua High School South 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
- 1,635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (603) 966-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03062)
- 28,713
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 03062; 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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