Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, Somersworth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somersworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somersworth High School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somersworth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somersworth High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
4%
2%
White
75%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somersworth High School's ranking?
Somersworth High School is ranked #396 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Somersworth High School often compared to?
Somersworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somersworth High School?
The graduation rate of Somersworth High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Somersworth High School?
401 students attend Somersworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Somersworth High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somersworth High School?
Somersworth High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somersworth High School offer ?
Somersworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somersworth High School part of?
Somersworth High School is part of Somersworth School District.
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