Oyster River High School

55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Oyster River High School serves 857 students in grades 9-13.
Oyster River High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 5% in NH)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oyster River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Oyster River High School's student population of 857 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
857 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Oyster River High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Oyster River High School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
87%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
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Graduation Rate
96%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oyster River High School's ranking?
Oyster River High School is ranked #14 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Oyster River High School often compared to?
Oyster River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oyster River High School?
The graduation rate of Oyster River High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oyster River High School?
857 students attend Oyster River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oyster River High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oyster River High School?
Oyster River High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oyster River High School offer ?
Oyster River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Oyster River High School part of?
Oyster River High School is part of Oyster River Coop School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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