Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Belmont High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belmont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
95%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont High School's ranking?
Belmont High School is ranked #232 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Belmont High School often compared to?
Belmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont High School?
The graduation rate of Belmont High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Belmont High School?
366 students attend Belmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Belmont High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belmont High School offer ?
Belmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belmont High School part of?
Belmont High School is part of Shaker Regional School District.
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