Gilford High School
Tel:
(603) 524-7135
Gilford High School serves 488 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gilford High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Gilford High School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Gilford High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gilford High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #198 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 48% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 58% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 95% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilford High School is Laconia High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gilford Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilford Gilford Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 322 students
0.1 miles
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460 0.1 5-8 322 - Gilford Gilford Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 333 students
0.2 miles
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661 0.2 K-4 333 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
2.7 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733 2.7 PK-5 347 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 547 students
3.0 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350 3.0 9-12 547 - Laconia Laconia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 415 students
3.4 miles
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632 3.4 6-8 415
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
