Souhegan Cooperative High School is a Coalition of Essential Schools high school located in Amherst, New Hampshire, in the United States. Students from Amherst and Mont Vernon attend Souhegan for 9th through 12th grades. There are about 750 students.
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Souhegan Coop High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Souhegan Coop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Souhegan Coop High School's student population of 691 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
Souhegan Coop High School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Souhegan Coop High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
89%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Souhegan Coop High School's ranking?
Souhegan Coop High School is ranked #130 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Souhegan Coop High School?
The graduation rate of Souhegan Coop High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Souhegan Coop High School?
691 students attend Souhegan Coop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Souhegan Coop High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Souhegan Coop High School?
Souhegan Coop High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Souhegan Coop High School offer ?
Souhegan Coop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Souhegan Coop High School part of?
Souhegan Coop High School is part of Souhegan Cooperative School District.
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