Gorham High School

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Gorham High School ranks 63 rd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gorham High School is a public high school in Gorham, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 135. The school is part of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which is ranked 100 out of 163 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Gorham High School has historically performed well, its recent academic performance has declined, with test scores generally below the state averages across various assessments, including the NH SAS and SAT. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 15th out of 82 high schools in 2016-2017 to 63rd out of 87 high schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. Notably, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and the performance of white students also declining over time.

Compared to the nearby Berlin Senior High School, which is part of the Berlin School District, Gorham High School still outperforms its regional counterpart in most academic metrics. However, the school's small student population, low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and relatively low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic performance, both positively and negatively. The school's leadership and community will need to address these challenges to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581-1657

(603) 466-2776

District: Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,153

Feeder schools for Gorham High School:

Elementary:	Edward Fenn School
Middle:	Gorham Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gorham High School ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gorham High School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Gorham High School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gorham High School is $20,153.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gorham High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham High School 63^rd of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Gorham High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District 100^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gorham High School

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Rank History for all students at Gorham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	55.62	34^th	79	57.0%
2010	34.69	58^th	81	28.4%
2011	23.18	71^st	81	12.3%
2012	58.97	33^rd	83	60.2%
2013	95.10	2^nd	83	97.6%
2014	58.20	35^th	85	58.8%
2015	39.02	44^th	77	42.9%
2016	45.30	46^th	84	45.2%
2017	76.42	15^th	82	81.7%
2018	26.83	63^rd	81	22.2%
2019	58.66	25^th	71	64.8%
2021	37.99	51^st	84	39.3%
2022	38.78	54^th	85	36.5%
2023	41.48	44^th	85	48.2%
2024	27.69	63^rd	87	27.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gorham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	15.73	49^th	60	18.3%
2019	69.61	15^th	63	76.2%
2021	36.83	33^rd	59	44.1%
2022	8.28	76^th	79	3.8%
2023	51.47	33^rd	78	57.7%
2024	35.45	53^rd	81	34.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Gorham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	42.81	32^nd	61	47.5%
2019	48.18	27^th	61	55.7%
2021	38.14	36^th	60	40.0%
2022	71.87	15^th	78	80.8%
2023	34.45	49^th	78	37.2%
2024	23.67	67^th	82	18.3%

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Rank History for White students at Gorham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.04	46^th	64	28.1%
2019	55.88	21^st	66	68.2%
2021	33.80	41^st	67	38.8%
2022	43.82	44^th	85	48.2%
2023	42.11	44^th	83	47.0%
2024	25.37	66^th	87	24.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, December 5, 2010

Teachers and Special Ed Department in this school are amazing. Very small classrooms with lots of one on one attention for the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gorham High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	186	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	193
2008	167	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	177
2009	171	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	178
2010	158	1	1	2	0	0	4	166
2011	156	1	1	3	0	0	6	167
2012	146	0	3	1	0	0	6	156
2013	132	0	3	2	0	0	6	143
2014	142	0	2	2	0	0	5	151
2015	139	0	4	1	0	0	4	148
2016	129	0	2	3	0	0	4	138
2017	122	0	2	3	1	0	6	134
2018	110	1	3	2	0	0	6	122
2019	123	2	1	2	0	0	6	134
2020	122	2	1	1	1	0	9	136
2021	126	2	0	4	0	0	8	140
2022	129	1	0	6	0	0	6	142
2023	125	1	0	5	0	0	4	135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gorham High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	193	20.0	9.7	17.6
2008	177	16.2	10.9	18.1
2009	178	17.1	10.4	16.3
2010	166	17.1	9.7	14.5
2011	167	17.3	9.6	22.8
2012	156	13.0	12.0	22.4
2013	143	13.7	10.4	21
2014	151	14.1	10.7	20.5
2015	148	14.0	10.5	20.9
2016	138	13.0	10.6	23.2
2017	134	13.8	9.7	25.4
2018	122	13.6	8.9	24.6
2019	134	14.7	9.1	25.4
2020	136	14.0	9.7	19.9
2021	140	14.0	10.0	12.1
2022	142	16.1	8.8	12
2023	135	15.5	8.7	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gorham High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	193	20.0	9.7	17.6
2008	177	16.2	10.9	18.1
2009	178	17.1	10.4	16.3
2010	166	17.1	9.7	14.5
2011	167	17.3	9.6	22.8
2012	156	13.0	12.0	22.4
2013	143	13.7	10.4	21
2014	151	14.1	10.7	20.5
2015	148	14.0	10.5	20.9
2016	138	13.0	10.6	23.2
2017	134	13.8	9.7	25.4
2018	122	13.6	8.9	24.6
2019	134	14.7	9.1	25.4
2020	136	14.0	9.7	19.9
2021	140	14.0	10.0	12.1
2022	142	16.1	8.8	12
2023	135	15.5	8.7	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gorham High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,153

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gorham High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 85 High schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Gorham High School)	40	39	1%
11th Grade Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	40	39	1%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Gorham High School)	45	25	20%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	45	25	20%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Gorham High School)	69	56	13%
11th Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	69	56	13%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Gorham High School)	45	25	20%
All Grades Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	54	45	9%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Gorham High School)	69	56	13%
All Grades Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	62	50	12%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Gorham High School)	40	39	1%
All Grades Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	31	36	5%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	135	0.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	125	1.6%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	14.8%	10.6%

Schools Near Gorham High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Gorham High School	Public	9-12	120 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 466-2776	135	16	8.7	14.8%	125 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	27.7	63^rd of 87 public high schools	27.6%		41.5	44^th of 85 public high schools	48.2%	19	24.0	48.0	24.0	48.0	30.0	30.0	$20,153
Berlin Senior High School	Public	9-12	550 Willard St.	Berlin	03570	Coos County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 752-4122	368	33	11.0	39.4%	339 (92.1%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	16.3	78^th of 87 public high schools	10.3%		14.7	72^nd of 85 public high schools	15.3%	6	11.0	52.0	11.0	52.0	17.0	17.0	$21,214

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorham High School

What district is Gorham High School in?

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Is Gorham High School a good school?

Gorham High School ranks 63^rd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gorham High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Gorham High School.

What schools feed into Gorham High School?

Gorham High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edward Fenn School
Middle : Gorham Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gorham High School?

Students at Gorham High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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