Prospect Mountain High School
Tel:
(603)875-3800
- Prospect Mountain High School serves 496 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Prospect Mountain High School's student population of 496 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 496 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Prospect Mountain High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Prospect Mountain High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #208 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 95% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.16 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prospect Mountain School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Prospect Mountain High School is Farmington Senior High School (7.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alton Central School Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alton Central School Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alton Alton Central School Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 471 students
1.8 miles
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603)875-7500 1.8 PK-8 471 - New Durham New Durham Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 165 students
2.3 miles
7 Old Bay Rd.
New Durham, NH 03855
(603)859-2061 2.3 PK-6 165 - Gilmanton Iron Works Gilmanton Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 393 students
6.3 miles
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603)364-5681 6.3 K-8 393 - Center Barnstead Barnstead Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 470 students
6.5 miles
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603)269-5161 6.5 PK-8 470 - Farmington Valley View Community School Grades: PK-3 | 316 students
7.2 miles
79 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603)755-4757 7.2 PK-3 316
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