Kennett High School is a high school in North Conway, New Hampshire, near the village of Redstone. The present school building opened in 2007, replacing the former A. Crosby Kennett High School located at 176 Main Street in Conway, which is now a middle school.
Serving 641 students in grades 9-13, Kennett 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennett High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in North Conway, NH, covering approximately 71.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kennett High School's student population of 641 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennett High School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennett High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Mascot
Kennett Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennett High School's ranking?
Kennett High School is ranked #201 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kennett High School often compared to?
Kennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood Regional High School, Moultonborough Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennett High School?
The graduation rate of Kennett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Kennett High School?
641 students attend Kennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kennett High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennett High School?
Kennett High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennett High School offer ?
Kennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennett High School part of?
Kennett High School is part of Conway School District.
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