Pinkerton Academy
Tel:
(603) 437-5200
Pinkerton Academy serves 3,181 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 68% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pinkerton Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pinkerton Academy's student population of 3,181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 247 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,181 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 247 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pinkerton Academy is ranked within the top 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 Pinkerton Academy is 0.19, 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 | #207 out of 455 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 90% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pinkerton Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pinkerton Academy is Next Charter School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Derry Derry Early Education Program Grades: PK-K | 94 students
0.5 miles
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 845-1202 0.5 PK-K 94 - Derry Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 621 students
0.5 miles
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224 0.5 6-8 621 - Derry Next Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
0.5 miles
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398 0.5 9-12 65 - Derry Grinnell School Grades: K-5 | 377 students
0.7 miles
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238 0.7 K-5 377 - Derry Derry Village School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
0.9 miles
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233 0.9 K-5 420
School Reviews
| 1 School is too large, students are numbers and bullying is overlooked and not interfered with. Our student transferred to a smaller school and is so much happier. - Posted by Parent - Sandi |
| 5 Fantastic opportunities and choices for classes, sports and clubs. Campus is stunning. - Posted by Parent - zzz97 |
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