Sunapee Sr. High School

Sunapee Sr. High School is a small public high school in Sunapee, New Hampshire, serving grades 9 through post-graduate with an enrollment of 133 students. The 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio means students get consistent, direct access to instruction — a measurable advantage in a school this size.

Academically, Sunapee Sr. High earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale. It ranks #1 of 95 public high schools in New Hampshire and outperforms 98% of all public schools in the state.

That performance is consistent across both academic achievement, scored at 9.6, and academic growth, scored at 9.3 — meaning students enter and leave performing at a high level. Overall, Sunapee Sr. High ranks #9 of 480 public schools statewide, placing it among a very small group of top-performing schools regardless of level or size.

For families evaluating high schools in New Hampshire, few schools match its combination of strong outcomes, low student-teacher ratio, and sustained academic growth.

With an enrollment of 133 students, Sunapee Sr. High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Sunapee Sr. High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.