Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Merrimack Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merrimack Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Merrimack Valley High School's student population of 784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrimack Valley 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 Merrimack Valley 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
#313 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
92%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrimack Valley High School's ranking?
Merrimack Valley High School is ranked #313 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrimack Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Merrimack Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Merrimack Valley High School?
784 students attend Merrimack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Merrimack Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack Valley High School?
Merrimack Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrimack Valley High School offer ?
Merrimack Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merrimack Valley High School part of?
Merrimack Valley High School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.
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