Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Gorham 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority 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: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gorham High School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorham 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 Gorham High School is 0.15, 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
#366 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
92%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorham High School's ranking?
Gorham High School is ranked #366 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gorham High School often compared to?
Gorham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gorham High School?
The graduation rate of Gorham High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gorham High School?
135 students attend Gorham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gorham High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gorham High School offer ?
Gorham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gorham High School part of?
Gorham High School is part of Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District.
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