Mascoma Valley Regional High School is a public secondary school in Canaan, New Hampshire. Surrounding towns that attend MVRHS are Grafton, Enfield, Orange, and Dorchester. The facility, opened in 1963, is located on Royal Road, off of U.S. Route 4.
Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Mascoma Valley Regional High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mascoma Valley Regional High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Canaan, NH, covering approximately 209 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mascoma Valley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mascoma Valley Regional High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mascoma Valley Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mascoma Valley Regional High School is 0.12, 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
#332 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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)34%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Royal Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mascoma Valley Regional High School's ranking?
Mascoma Valley Regional High School is ranked #332 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mascoma Valley Regional High School often compared to?
Mascoma Valley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pedro Menendez High School, Lebanon High School, Hanover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Mascoma Valley Regional High School?
303 students attend Mascoma Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mascoma Valley Regional High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mascoma Valley Regional High School?
Mascoma Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mascoma Valley Regional High School offer ?
Mascoma Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mascoma Valley Regional High School part of?
Mascoma Valley Regional High School is part of Mascoma Valley Regional School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The facilities are 51 years old and the Enfielders want to rip down the school because the roof leaks. Unfortunately, many people chose to live here for the lower costs. Now, they want to spend money like Hanover but the rest of the communities in the district are very poor. I would recommend not moving here until Enfield leaves the school district.
4 10/10/2025
Both my children went through the high school. The renovation was very much needed and the roof no longer leaks. The renovation was very limited and many of the classrooms are still subpar particularly the science ones, but the essentials were taken care of during the renovation. The school does offer some AP classes and partners well with online learning through VLACS which expands the more limited course catalog. I have found the teachers to be dedicated to the students and the administration involved.
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