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 131 students in grades 9-12, Sunapee Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% 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 42%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunapee Sr. High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sunapee, NH, covering approximately 25.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunapee Sr. High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunapee Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunapee Sr. High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 455 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
88%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunapee Sr. High School's ranking?
Sunapee Sr. High School is ranked #19 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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, Newport Middle High School (High) 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 42% 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 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Sunapee Sr. High School?
131 students attend Sunapee Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sunapee Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunapee Sr. High School?
Sunapee Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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 9-12 (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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