Nashua High School South
Nashua High School South serves 1,809 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nashua High School South placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Nashua High School South places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Nashua High School South's student population of 1,809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,809 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 137 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Nashua High School South is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nashua High School South is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #270 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 12% | 3% |
Hispanic | 22% | 6% |
Black | 4% | 2% |
White | 59% | 86% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 22% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Nashua School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nashua High School South is Nashua High School North (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Microsociety Academy Charter School Of Southern Nh (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashua Purple Panthers Preschool Grades: PK
0.3 miles
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 589-8561 0.3 PK n/a - Nashua Microsociety Academy Charter School Of Southern Nh Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 192 students
0.5 miles
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877 0.5 K-7 192 - Nashua Ledge Street School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
0.8 miles
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2280 0.8 K-5 497 - Nashua Nashua High School North Grades: 9-12 | 1,664 student
0.9 miles
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 589-6400 0.9 9-12 1,664 - Nashua Broad Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
1.0 miles
390 Broad St.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4404 1.0 PK-5 350
School Reviews
5 Excellent high school, with challenging classes available.
I have had one child graduate and attend BU and another
graduating this year who has been accepted to 7 schools. - Posted by Parent - cmoor |
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