Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Lin-wood Public School (High) 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lin-wood Public School (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lin-wood Public School (High)'s student population of 87 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lin-wood Public School (High) 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 Lin-wood Public School (High) is 0.21, 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
#306 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
89%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lin-wood Public School (High)'s ranking?
Lin-wood Public School (High) is ranked #306 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lin-wood Public School (High)?
The graduation rate of Lin-wood Public School (High) is 80%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lin-wood Public School (High)?
87 students attend Lin-wood Public School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lin-wood Public School (High) students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lin-wood Public School (High)?
Lin-wood Public School (High) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lin-wood Public School (High) offer ?
Lin-wood Public School (High) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lin-wood Public School (High) part of?
Lin-wood Public School (High) is part of Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative School District.
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