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#6 of 73 private schools in NH

Top 7% of private schools

White Mountain School

High School

371 W FARM RD, Bethlehem, NH 03574

Private

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

5:1

Score

8.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#6 of 73

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White Mountain School

8.0/10

High School in Bethlehem · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About White Mountain School

White Mountain School is a private high school in Bethlehem, NH. White Mountain School serves approximately 134 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. White Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 73 private schools in NH.

How it compares1.3 pts above NH schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • NH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 134 students, White Mountain School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5:1 students to teachers, White Mountain School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

White Mountain School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How White Mountain School compares to the 3 public schools in Bethlehem, NH

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
This School
vs
7.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
134
This School
vs
119
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
8.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.7% vs 0%
Asian 14.2% vs 0%
Black 9% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.2% vs 0%
White Mountain School Bethlehem Public Avg

All Schools in Bethlehem

School Rating
White Mountain School (this school) 8.0
Profile Senior High School 9.0
Profile Junior High School 8.9
Bethlehem Elementary School 8.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NH.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 49%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Enrollment 134
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 68.7%
Asian 14.2%
Black 9.0%
Hispanic 8.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

371 W FARM RD, Bethlehem, NH 03574

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering White Mountain School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Profile Senior High School (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lisbon Regional School (High) (rated 6.4/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Lisbon), a more accessible option. Additionally, Littleton High School (rated 6.0/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Littleton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bethlehem, see our Bethlehem schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.7 mi
School Distance Rating
WOODLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bethlehem 1.2 mi
Profile Junior High School Bethlehem 1.2 mi 8.9
Profile Senior High School Bethlehem 1.2 mi 9.0
North Country Charter Academy (H) Littleton 1.4 mi
Mildred C. Lakeway School Littleton 2.0 mi 6.6
Daisy Bronson Junior High School Littleton 2.1 mi 6.3
Littleton High School Littleton 2.2 mi 6.0
Lafayette Regional School Franconia 3.4 mi 9.3
Bethlehem Elementary School Bethlehem 3.8 mi 8.2
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bethlehem 5.5 mi
Lunenburg & Gilman Schools Gilman 9.5 mi 9.2
Lisbon Regional School (High) Lisbon 9.1 mi 6.4
Lisbon Regional School (Elem) Lisbon 9.1 mi 5.6
Lisbon Regional School (Middle) Lisbon 9.1 mi 5.1
Whitefield Elementary School Whitefield 9.7 mi 6.5
Landaff Blue School Landaff 10.4 mi
Concord Graded/Middle School Concord 12.0 mi 6.9
White Mountains Regional High School Whitefield 12.2 mi 6.0
Waterford Elementary School Waterford 11.9 mi 4.9
Bath Village School Bath 12.7 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03574 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,870

Median Home Value

$268,600

Median Rent

$1,079/mo

Population

2,545

College Educated

45%

Homeownership

79.6%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

52.5

Similar Schools

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Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School Salem, NH 8.1
Colebrook Academy and Elementary School (H) Colebrook, NH 7.4
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) Manchester, NH 8.7
Moultonborough Academy Moultonborough, NH 7.3
Gorham High School Gorham, NH 7.1
DUBLIN SCHOOL Dublin, NH 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about White Mountain School

What grades does White Mountain School serve?

White Mountain School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend White Mountain School?

White Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at White Mountain School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does White Mountain School rank in NH?

White Mountain School ranks #6 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is White Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?

White Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is White Mountain School a private school?

Yes, White Mountain School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is White Mountain School a religious school?

White Mountain School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
2 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
134
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Grafton County

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