Gorham High School

120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 139 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 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gorham High School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#366 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gorham High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gorham High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gorham High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gorham High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gorham High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gorham High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gorham High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Gorham High School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gorham High School and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gorham High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
139 students attend Gorham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gorham High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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