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#322 of 480 schools in NH
Somersworth High School
High School · Somersworth School District · Somersworth, NH
A high school in Somersworth, NH where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11 Memorial Dr., Somersworth, NH 03878
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somersworth High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somersworth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,714/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somersworth), 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
$79,691
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Berwick AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Somersworth School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somersworth High School is listed in Somersworth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somersworth High School
Somersworth High School is a public high school in Somersworth, NH, part of Somersworth School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somersworth High School
What grades does Somersworth High School serve?
Somersworth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Somersworth High School?
Somersworth High School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somersworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somersworth High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somersworth High School rank in NH?
Somersworth High School ranks #322 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Somersworth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somersworth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Somersworth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somersworth High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Somersworth High School a charter school?
No, Somersworth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somersworth High School a Title I school?
No, Somersworth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somersworth High School?
29.3% of students at Somersworth 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Strafford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (603) 692-2431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03878)
- 12,145
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 03878; 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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