Serving 705 students in grades 9-13, Kennett High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (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 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kennett High School's student population of 705 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennett High School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennett 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
#205 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
92%
83%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennett High School's ranking?
Kennett High School is ranked #205 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kennett High School often compared to?
Kennett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood Regional High School, Moultonborough Academy 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennett High School?
The graduation rate of Kennett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kennett High School?
705 students attend Kennett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kennett High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennett High School?
Kennett High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennett High School offer ?
Kennett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Kennett High School part of?
Kennett High School is part of Conway School District.
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