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#174 of 480 schools in NH
Top 36% in state
Prospect Mountain High School
High School · Prospect Mountain Jma School District · Alton, NH
A Prospect Mountain Jma School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
242 Suncook Valley Rd., Alton, NH 03809
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prospect Mountain High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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
20.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prospect Mountain 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alton), 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
$92,278
Median home value
$331,900
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Prospect Mountain Jma School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Mountain High School is listed in Prospect Mountain JMA School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Mountain High School
Prospect Mountain High School is a public high school in Alton, NH, part of Prospect Mountain Jma School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades 9th-UG with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Mountain High School
What grades does Prospect Mountain High School serve?
Prospect Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Prospect Mountain High School?
Prospect Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Mountain High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Mountain High School rank in NH?
Prospect Mountain High School ranks #174 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Prospect Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Prospect Mountain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Mountain High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prospect Mountain High School a charter school?
No, Prospect Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Mountain High School a Title I school?
No, Prospect Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Mountain High School?
20.7% of students at Prospect Mountain 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (603) 875-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03809)
- 3,684
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 54.3
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 03809; 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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