Gilford High School
Tel:
(603)524-7135
- Gilford High School serves 491 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 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 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Gilford High School's student population of 491 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gilford High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gilford High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #203 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 98% | 86% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.16 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Gilford Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gilford Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilford Gilford Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 336 students
0.1 miles
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603)527-2460 0.1 5-8 336 - Gilford Gilford Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 339 students
0.2 miles
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603)524-1661 0.2 K-4 339 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
2.7 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-8733 2.7 PK-5 392 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 549 students
3.0 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-3350 3.0 9-12 549 - Laconia Laconia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 414 students
3.4 miles
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-4632 3.4 6-8 414
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