Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, Keene High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keene High School's student population of 1,291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keene High School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keene High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
88%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene High School's ranking?
Keene High School is ranked #222 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Keene High School often compared to?
Keene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monadnock Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keene High School?
The graduation rate of Keene High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Keene High School?
1,291 students attend Keene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Keene High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keene High School?
Keene High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keene High School offer ?
Keene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Keene High School part of?
Keene High School is part of Keene School District.
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