Laconia High School serves 582 students in grades 9-12.
Laconia High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laconia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Laconia High School's student population of 582 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
582 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Laconia High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Laconia High School is 0.22, which is less 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
#314 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
3%
7%

Black
3%
2%

White
88%
83%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
18%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laconia High School's ranking?
Laconia High School is ranked #314 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laconia High School?
The graduation rate of Laconia High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Laconia High School?
582 students attend Laconia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Laconia High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laconia High School?
Laconia High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laconia High School offer ?
Laconia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laconia High School part of?
Laconia High School is part of Laconia School District.
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