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#203 of 480 schools in NH
Top 42% in state
Pelham High School
High School · Pelham School District · Pelham, NH
A high school in Pelham, NH where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
85 Marsh Rd., Pelham, NH 03076
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pelham High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
7.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pelham 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pelham), 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
$126,804
Median home value
$484,500
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Dracut Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Tyngsborough High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Windham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 992 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pelham School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelham High School is listed in Pelham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelham High School
Pelham High School is a public high school in Pelham, NH, part of Pelham School District, serving approximately 556 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelham High School
What grades does Pelham High School serve?
Pelham High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelham High School rank in NH?
Pelham High School ranks #203 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Pelham High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelham High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Pelham High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelham High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pelham High School a charter school?
No, Pelham High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelham High School a Title I school?
No, Pelham High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelham High School?
7.2% of students at Pelham 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (603) 635-2115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03076)
- 14,333
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 03076; 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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