Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, Monadnock 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 25-29% (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 13:1 is higher 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 (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monadnock Regional High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Swanzey, NH, encompassing approximately 165.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monadnock Regional High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monadnock 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 Monadnock 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
#282 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
94%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monadnock Regional High School's ranking?
Monadnock Regional High School is ranked #282 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Monadnock Regional High School often compared to?
Monadnock Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Monadnock Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Monadnock Regional High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Monadnock Regional High School?
448 students attend Monadnock Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Monadnock Regional High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monadnock Regional High School?
Monadnock Regional High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monadnock Regional High School offer ?
Monadnock Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monadnock Regional High School part of?
Monadnock Regional High School is part of Monadnock Regional School District.
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