Prospect Mountain High School

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Prospect Mountain High School ranks 49 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prospect Mountain High School is a public high school located in Alton, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 387. The school is part of the Prospect Mountain JMA School District, which is ranked 103 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prospect Mountain High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and regional averages. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics (23%), science (34%), and SAT mathematics (23%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 25th out of 77 high schools in 2014-2015 to 49th out of 87 high schools in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and the school's performance for special education students being relatively low compared to other high schools in the state.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, Prospect Mountain High School generally performs below average. Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, located about 15 miles away, consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and outperforms Prospect Mountain High School across various academic measures. Additionally, Prospect Mountain High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.54%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which may indicate a lack of racial diversity within the school community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809-4629

(603) 875-3800

District: Prospect Mountain JMA School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Feeder schools for Prospect Mountain High School:

Elementary:	Alton Central School (Elem)
	Barnstead Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prospect Mountain High School ranks worse than 56.3% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prospect Mountain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Mountain High School 49^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Prospect Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

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Prospect Mountain JMA School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prospect Mountain JMA School District 103^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prospect Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at Prospect Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	44.44	47^th	79	40.5%
2010	51.75	42^nd	81	48.1%
2011	34.83	61^st	81	24.7%
2012	61.26	27^th	83	67.5%
2013	59.35	30^th	83	63.9%
2014	57.11	36^th	85	57.6%
2015	67.23	25^th	77	67.5%
2016	64.08	27^th	84	67.9%
2017	57.53	38^th	82	53.7%
2018	42.17	48^th	81	40.7%
2019	37.01	49^th	71	31.0%
2021	41.55	49^th	84	41.7%
2022	43.30	44^th	85	48.2%
2023	47.77	38^th	85	55.3%
2024	38.06	49^th	87	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prospect Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.61	23^rd	31	25.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Prospect Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.80	27^th	60	55.0%
2019	56.12	23^rd	63	63.5%
2021	29.90	41^st	59	30.5%
2022	24.79	62^nd	79	21.5%
2023	50.74	35^th	78	55.1%
2024	53.89	34^th	81	58.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Prospect Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	33.07	40^th	61	34.4%
2019	17.78	52^nd	61	14.8%
2021	51.77	26^th	60	56.7%
2022	67.46	20^th	78	74.4%
2023	46.30	35^th	78	55.1%
2024	28.54	58^th	82	29.3%

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Rank History for White students at Prospect Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	40.60	33^rd	64	48.4%
2019	33.61	44^th	66	33.3%
2021	35.80	38^th	67	43.3%
2022	45.40	41^st	85	51.8%
2023	45.42	38^th	83	54.2%
2024	35.99	53^rd	87	39.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Prospect Mountain High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	447	5	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2006	496	5	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
2007	528	7	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	548
2008	548	7	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	567
2009	519	5	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	534
2010	505	4	4	7	4	0	0	0	524
2011	522	1	2	8	3	1	10	0	547
2012	499	1	2	7	2	2	13	0	526
2013	506	0	2	9	3	2	14	0	536
2014	508	1	4	10	2	2	10	0	537
2015	500	4	5	12	2	1	6	0	530
2016	467	3	3	14	2	0	11	0	500
2017	469	1	5	11	1	0	9	0	496
2018	453	1	4	8	0	0	10	0	476
2019	436	1	5	4	1	0	16	0	463
2020	425	1	3	5	2	0	15	0	451
2021	404	3	4	7	3	0	19	0	440
2022	379	2	3	9	4	0	16	0	413
2023	362	2	2	11	2	0	8	0	387

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 Prospect Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	459	35.0	13.1	15.7
2006	512	41.0	12.5	17.4
2007	548	40.0	13.7	15.9
2008	567	43.8	12.9	16.2
2009	534	43.8	12.2	16.9
2010	524	45.3	11.5	23.9
2011	547	47.3	11.5	25
2012	526	45.5	11.5	19.8
2013	536	44.7	11.9	21.5
2014	537	45.1	11.9	23.8
2015	530	43.0	12.3	25.8
2016	500	46.0	10.8	25
2017	496	44.6	11.1	23.8
2018	476	44.6	10.6	19.5
2019	463	43.6	10.6	19
2020	451	43.0	10.4	16.4
2021	440	42.0	10.4	23.4
2022	413	42.0	9.8	20.1
2023	387	n/a	n/a	22.2

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 Prospect Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	459	35.0	13.1	15.7
2006	512	41.0	12.5	17.4
2007	548	40.0	13.7	15.9
2008	567	43.8	12.9	16.2
2009	534	43.8	12.2	16.9
2010	524	45.3	11.5	23.9
2011	547	47.3	11.5	25
2012	526	45.5	11.5	19.8
2013	536	44.7	11.9	21.5
2014	537	45.1	11.9	23.8
2015	530	43.0	12.3	25.8
2016	500	46.0	10.8	25
2017	496	44.6	11.1	23.8
2018	476	44.6	10.6	19.5
2019	463	43.6	10.6	19
2020	451	43.0	10.4	16.4
2021	440	42.0	10.4	23.4
2022	413	42.0	9.8	20.1
2023	387	n/a	n/a	22.2

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prospect Mountain High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 85 High schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Prospect Mountain High School)	36	32	4%
11th Grade Science (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	36	32	4%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Prospect Mountain High School)	28	27	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	28	27	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Prospect Mountain High School)	62	69	7%
11th Grade Reading (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	62	69	7%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Prospect Mountain High School)	28	27	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	28	27	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Prospect Mountain High School)	62	69	7%
All Grades Reading (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	62	69	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Prospect Mountain High School)	36	32	4%
All Grades Science (Prospect Mountain JMA School District)	36	32	4%
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	463	387	16.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	436	362	17%
Two or More Races	16	8	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	22.2%	3.2%

Schools Near Prospect Mountain 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
Prospect Mountain High School	Public	9-12	242 Suncook Valley Rd.	Alton	03809	Belknap County	Prospect Mountain JMA School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 875-3800	387	42	9.8	22.2%	362 (93.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	38.1	49^th of 87 public high schools	43.7%		47.8	38^th of 85 public high schools	55.3%	11	23.0	58.0	23.0	58.0	34.0	34.0
Farmington Senior High School	Public	9-12	40 Thayer Dr.	Farmington	03835	Strafford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 755-2811	239	23	10.3	30.5%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	10.2	83^rd of 87 public high schools	4.6%		10.8	80^th of 85 public high schools	5.9%	3	10.0	43.0	10.0	43.0	17.0	17.0	$20,662
Kingswood Regional High School	Public	9-12	396 S. Main St.	Wolfeboro	03894	Carroll County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 569-2055	720	64	11.3	26.0%	686 (95.3%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.5%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	58.3	33^rd of 87 public high schools	62.1%		44.3	40^th of 85 public high schools	52.9%	7	30.0	62.0	30.0	62.0	48.0	48.0	$21,553
Pittsfield High School	Public	9-12	23 Oneida St.	Pittsfield	03263	Merrimack County	Pittsfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 435-6701	159	11	13.9	35.2%	144 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31.1	59^th of 87 public high schools	32.2%		38.2	49^th of 85 public high schools	42.4%	10	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	38.0	38.0	$21,889
Nute High School	Public	9-12	22 Elm St.	Milton	03851	Strafford County	Milton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 652-4591	147	12	12.0	34.0%	139 (94.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	46.7	40^th of 87 public high schools	54.0%		12.8	76^th of 85 public high schools	10.6%	36		52.0		52.0	47.0	47.0	$25,294
Gilford High School	Public	9-12	88 Alvah Wilson Rd.	Gilford	03249	Belknap County	Gilford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 524-7135	499	35	14.2	14.4%	469 (94.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	40.3	45^th of 87 public high schools	48.3%		58	28^th of 85 public high schools	67.1%	17	25.0	61.0	25.0	61.0	31.0	31.0	$22,043
Belmont High School	Public	9-12	255 Seavey Rd.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 267-6525	366	29	12.5	27.0%	347 (94.8%)	7 (1.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	67.9	23^rd of 87 public high schools	73.6%		43.1	41^st of 85 public high schools	51.8%	18	29.0	68.0	29.0	68.0	56.0	56.0	$18,442
Laconia High School	Public	9-12	345 Union Ave.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 524-3350	590	51	11.5	39.0%	519 (88.0%)	27 (4.6%)	13 (2.2%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	21.2	70^th of 87 public high schools	19.5%		17.9	69^th of 85 public high schools	18.8%	1	17.0	44.0	17.0	44.0	31.0	31.0	$21,949
Bud Carlson Academy	Public	9-12	150 Wakefield Street Suite 8	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-3678	76	7	10.8	44.7%	68 (89.5%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)								(n/a)
Spaulding High School	Public	9-12	130 Wakefield St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-0757	1,301	93	13.9	31.6%	1,133 (87.1%)	15 (1.2%)	49 (3.8%)	24 (1.8%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (5.8%)	25.8	68^th of 87 public high schools	21.8%		37.5	50^th of 85 public high schools	41.2%	18	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	31.0	31.0	$16,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Prospect Mountain High School

Is Prospect Mountain High School a good school?

Prospect Mountain High School ranks 49^th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Prospect Mountain High School?

Prospect Mountain High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alton Central School (Elem)
Elementary : Barnstead Elementary School

How many students attend Prospect Mountain High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Prospect Mountain High School.

What district is Prospect Mountain High School in?

Prospect Mountain JMA School District

What is the racial makeup of Prospect Mountain High School?

Students at Prospect Mountain High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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