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#286 of 480 schools in NH
Pembroke Academy
High School · Pembroke School District · Pembroke, NH
A high school in Pembroke, NH where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 Academy Rd., Pembroke, NH 03275
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pembroke Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pembroke Academy 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pembroke), 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
$84,776
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 611 | 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.
Pembroke School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pembroke Academy is listed in Pembroke School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pembroke Academy
Pembroke Academy is a public high school in Pembroke, NH, part of Pembroke School District, serving approximately 761 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pembroke Academy
What grades does Pembroke Academy serve?
Pembroke Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pembroke Academy?
Pembroke Academy has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pembroke Academy rank in NH?
Pembroke Academy ranks #286 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Pembroke Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pembroke Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Pembroke Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pembroke Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pembroke Academy a charter school?
No, Pembroke Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pembroke Academy a Title I school?
No, Pembroke Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pembroke Academy?
22.6% of students at Pembroke Academy 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
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (603) 485-7881
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03275)
- 12,115
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 03275; 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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