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#4 of 480 schools in NH

Top 1% in state

Sunapee Sr. High School

High School · Sunapee School District · Sunapee, NH

A high school in Sunapee, NH where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10 North Rd., Sunapee, NH 03782

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation21.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$34,128
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Sunapee Sr. High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunapee Sr. 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average575/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunapee), 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

$109,185

Median home value

$377,100

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sunapee School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$34,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunapee Sr. High School is listed in Sunapee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunapee Sr. High School

Sunapee Sr. High School is a public high school in Sunapee, NH, part of Sunapee School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 9th-UG with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 480 schools in NH.

State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunapee Sr. High School

What grades does Sunapee Sr. High School serve?

Sunapee Sr. High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Sunapee Sr. High School?

Sunapee Sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Sr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Sr. High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunapee Sr. High School rank in NH?

Sunapee Sr. High School ranks #4 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Sunapee Sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunapee Sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Sunapee Sr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunapee Sr. High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sunapee Sr. High School a charter school?

No, Sunapee Sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunapee Sr. High School a Title I school?

No, Sunapee Sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunapee Sr. High School?

12.0% of students at Sunapee Sr. 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
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 03782)
3,104
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
56.1
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 03782; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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