Serving 793 students in grades 9-12, Merrimack Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrimack Valley High School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat 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
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrimack Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrimack Valley High School is 0.14, 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
#344 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
93%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 Merrimack Valley High School's ranking?
Merrimack Valley High School is ranked #344 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrimack Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Merrimack Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Merrimack Valley High School?
793 students attend Merrimack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Merrimack Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Valley High School?
Merrimack Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrimack Valley High School offer ?
Merrimack Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merrimack Valley High School part of?
Merrimack Valley High School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.
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