Sunapee Middle–High School is a high school and middle school located in Sunapee, New Hampshire, United States. Established in 1974, the school had approximately 136 students in grades 9–12 and 109 students in grades 6–8 during the 2009–10 school year. There are approximately 37 staff and faculty members.
Serving 132 students in grades 9-13, Sunapee Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (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 Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunapee Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunapee Sr. High School's student population of 132 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Sunapee Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunapee Sr. 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
#23 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
89%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunapee Sr. High School's ranking?
Sunapee Sr. High School is ranked #23 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Sunapee Sr. High School often compared to?
Sunapee Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moultonborough Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunapee Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sunapee Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sunapee Sr. High School?
132 students attend Sunapee Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunapee Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunapee Sr. High School?
Sunapee Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunapee Sr. High School offer ?
Sunapee Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunapee Sr. High School part of?
Sunapee Sr. High School is part of Sunapee School District.
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