Oyster River High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(603) 868-2375
Oyster River High School serves 793 students in grades 9-12.
Oyster River High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oyster River High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oyster River High School's student population of 793 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oyster River High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Oyster River High School is 0.13, which is less 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 | #41 out of 455 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 93% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oyster River Coop School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oyster River High School is Dover Senior High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oyster River Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Durham Oyster River Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-8 | 659 students10
0.4 miles
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155 0.4 5-8 659 - Madbury Moharimet School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 343 students10
2.1 miles
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900 2.1 K-4 343 - Dover Dover Senior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 61%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,319 student10
2.9 miles
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900 2.9 9-12 1,319 - Dover Garrison School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 441 students10
3.0 miles
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752 3 K-4 441 - Dover Dover Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 1,207 student10
3.1 miles
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200 3.1 5-8 1,207
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