Portsmouth High School
Tel:
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth High School serves 1,096 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 76% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Portsmouth High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Portsmouth High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Portsmouth High School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,096 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
Portsmouth High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Portsmouth High School is 0.26, 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 | #87 out of 455 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 86% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Portsmouth High School is Robert W Traip Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Portsmouth Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little Harbour School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Little Harbour School Grades: K-5 | 433 students
1.0 miles
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708 1.0 K-5 433 - Portsmouth Portsmouth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 536 students
1.2 miles
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781 1.2 6-8 536 - Portsmouth New Franklin School Grades: K-5 | 257 students
1.3 miles
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910 1.3 K-5 257 - Portsmouth Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 288 students
1.4 miles
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231 1.4 K-5 288 - Portsmouth Peep School - Pre School Program Grades: PK | 24 students
1.5 miles
100 Campus Dr., Ste. 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228 1.5 PK 24
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