Excellent
#34 of 480 schools in NH
Top 7% in state
Portsmouth High School
High School · Portsmouth School District · Portsmouth, NH
A high school in Portsmouth, NH where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portsmouth High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Portsmouth 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. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,485/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), 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
$106,520
Median home value
$647,500
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Portsmouth School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portsmouth High School is listed in Portsmouth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth High School is a public high school in Portsmouth, NH, part of Portsmouth School District, serving approximately 1,025 students in grades 9th-UG with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portsmouth High School
What grades does Portsmouth High School serve?
Portsmouth High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,025 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth High School rank in NH?
Portsmouth High School ranks #34 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Portsmouth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portsmouth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Portsmouth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portsmouth High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portsmouth High School a charter school?
No, Portsmouth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portsmouth High School a Title I school?
No, Portsmouth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portsmouth High School?
9.6% of students at Portsmouth 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (603) 436-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03801)
- 23,231
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 03801; 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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