Bow High School

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Bow High School ranks 18 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bow High School is a public high school serving 604 students in grades 9-12 in the town of Bow, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Bow School District, which is ranked 31 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bow High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Hampshire, with a statewide ranking between 7 and 24 over the past decade. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Bow High School students outperform the state averages in proficiency rates for the NH SAS and SAT assessments, with 71% proficiency in reading and 36% proficiency in math, compared to the state averages of 53% and 30%, respectively. The school also ranks among the top 9 to 14 high schools in the state for its performance with special education students, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.5 to 17.2 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby high schools like Goffstown High School, Hopkinton High School, and Concord High School, Bow High School stands out for its stronger academic performance, higher test scores, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.56% to 4.35% over the past three years. This suggests that Bow High School may be serving a more affluent and academically-focused student population than some of its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304-4219

(603) 228-2210

District: Bow School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,666

Feeder schools for Bow High School:

Elementary:	Bow Elementary School
Middle:	Bow Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 611

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bow High School ranks better than 79.3% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bow High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Bow High School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bow High School is $17,666.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bow High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bow High School 18^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Bow High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bow School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bow School District 31^st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bow High School

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Rank History for all students at Bow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	92.01	5^th	79	93.7%
2010	88.70	5^th	81	93.8%
2011	89.91	4^th	81	95.1%
2012	94.30	1^st	83	98.8%
2013	91.48	4^th	83	95.2%
2014	85.78	9^th	85	89.4%
2016	88.26	7^th	84	91.7%
2017	73.57	17^th	82	79.3%
2018	64.43	24^th	81	70.4%
2019	71.46	20^th	71	71.8%
2021	71.57	19^th	84	77.4%
2022	63.90	22^nd	85	74.1%
2023	75.14	18^th	85	78.8%
2024	75.20	18^th	87	79.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	51.10	14^th	32	56.3%
2023	59.66	13^th	29	55.2%
2024	64.29	9^th	32	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Bow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	63.34	21^st	79	73.4%
2023	81.34	13^th	78	83.3%
2024	69.80	20^th	81	75.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Bow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	63.27	24^th	78	69.2%
2023	64.15	22^nd	78	71.8%
2024	77.09	15^th	82	81.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	67.04	18^th	85	78.8%
2023	71.79	20^th	83	75.9%
2024	71.23	22^nd	87	74.7%

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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 Bow High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	374	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
1999	435	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	441
2000	511	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	520
2001	549	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	558
2002	602	0	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	615
2003	602	0	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	615
2004	590	0	11	4	1	n/a	n/a	606
2005	619	1	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	637
2006	626	0	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	640
2007	627	1	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	640
2008	641	2	8	9	2	n/a	n/a	662
2009	608	0	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	626
2010	581	0	15	16	3	2	1	618
2011	549	0	13	17	3	1	4	587
2012	493	0	9	12	0	1	7	522
2013	474	1	9	12	0	1	10	507
2014	454	1	4	15	0	0	12	486
2015	480	1	5	18	1	0	11	516
2016	545	2	11	18	1	0	10	587
2017	590	1	8	18	1	0	7	625
2018	617	2	10	18	2	0	8	657
2019	614	3	12	15	1	0	9	654
2020	589	2	16	17	2	0	8	634
2021	572	3	17	16	2	0	11	621
2022	575	3	16	16	1	0	15	626
2023	544	5	16	21	1	0	17	604
2024	556	5	11	21	0	0	18	611

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 Bow High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	378	35.6	10.6	1.3
1999	441	39.0	11.3	0.9
2000	520	39.1	13.3	2.9
2001	558	47.2	11.8	2.2
2002	615	50.3	12.2	1.1
2003	615	50.3	12.2	1.1
2004	606	50.8	11.9	2.1
2005	637	53.4	11.9	1.1
2006	640	53.0	12.1	1.9
2007	640	54.1	11.8	2.2
2008	662	60.0	11.0	1.5
2009	626	57.4	10.9	2.6
2010	618	51.8	11.9	2.8
2011	587	49.1	11.9	3.2
2012	522	46.1	11.3	3.4
2013	507	47.5	10.6	5.1
2014	486	44.7	10.8	5.3
2015	516	43.0	12.0	6.4
2016	587	46.0	12.7	5.1
2017	625	48.7	12.8	5.1
2018	657	48.6	13.5	4.6
2019	654	50.2	13.0	4.7
2020	634	49.2	12.8	4.3
2021	621	49.4	12.5	4.3
2022	626	50.0	12.5	2.6
2023	604	35.0	17.2	4.3
2024	611	48.0	12.7	5.9

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 Bow High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	378	35.6	10.6	1.3
1999	441	39.0	11.3	0.9
2000	520	39.1	13.3	2.9
2001	558	47.2	11.8	2.2
2002	615	50.3	12.2	1.1
2003	615	50.3	12.2	1.1
2004	606	50.8	11.9	2.1
2005	637	53.4	11.9	1.1
2006	640	53.0	12.1	1.9
2007	640	54.1	11.8	2.2
2008	662	60.0	11.0	1.5
2009	626	57.4	10.9	2.6
2010	618	51.8	11.9	2.8
2011	587	49.1	11.9	3.2
2012	522	46.1	11.3	3.4
2013	507	47.5	10.6	5.1
2014	486	44.7	10.8	5.3
2015	516	43.0	12.0	6.4
2016	587	46.0	12.7	5.1
2017	625	48.7	12.8	5.1
2018	657	48.6	13.5	4.6
2019	654	50.2	13.0	4.7
2020	634	49.2	12.8	4.3
2021	621	49.4	12.5	4.3
2022	626	50.0	12.5	2.6
2023	604	35.0	17.2	4.3
2024	611	48.0	12.7	5.9

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 Bow High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,666

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bow High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 85 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Bow High School)	45	46	1%
11th Grade Science (Bow School District)	45	45
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Bow High School)	50	49	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bow School District)	50	48	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Bow High School)	76	69	7%
11th Grade Reading (Bow School District)	76	68	8%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Bow High School)	50	49	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Bow School District)	56	57	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Bow High School)	76	69	7%
All Grades Reading (Bow School District)	68	67	1%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Bow High School)	45	46	1%
All Grades Science (Bow School District)	50	45	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	654	604	7.6%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	16	33.3%
Hispanic	15	21	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	614	544	11.4%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.7%	4.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Bow 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
Bow High School	Public	9-12	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 228-2210	611	48	12.7	5.9%	556 (91.0%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	75.2	18^th of 87 public high schools	79.3%		75.1	18^th of 85 public high schools	78.8%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	55.0	55.0	$17,666
Concord High School	Public	9-12	170 Warren St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-0800	1,448	112	12.9	32.1%	1,168 (80.7%)	122 (8.4%)	59 (4.1%)	64 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (1.9%)	30.5	60^th of 87 public high schools	31.0%		35.9	53^rd of 85 public high schools	37.6%	7	20.0	56.0	20.0	56.0	29.0	29.0	$17,927
Pembroke Academy	Public	9-12	209 Academy Rd.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-7881	761	61	12.4	22.6%	672 (88.3%)	17 (2.2%)	22 (2.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.7%)	26.2	65^th of 87 public high schools	25.3%		29.5	60^th of 85 public high schools	29.4%	5	21.0	53.0	21.0	53.0	25.0	25.0	$15,078
Merrimack Valley High School	Public	9-12	106 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 753-4311	756	54	14.0	22.8%	688 (91.0%)	19 (2.5%)	20 (2.6%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	40.5	44^th of 87 public high schools	49.4%		22.8	67^th of 85 public high schools	21.2%	23	28.0	58.0	28.0	58.0	32.0	32.0	$15,620
CSI Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	26 Washington Street	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	CSI Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 753-0194	47	2	21.3	14.9%	44 (93.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	157 Chichester Rd	Loudon	03307	Merrimack County	Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 325-7688	5	6	.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	87	9	9.6	4.6%	75 (86.2%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,037	82	12.6	10.5%	931 (89.8%)	16 (1.5%)	37 (3.6%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636
Hopkinton High School	Public	9-12	297 Park Ave.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4167	300	23	12.8	5.3%	269 (89.7%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	80.6	13^th of 87 public high schools	85.1%		82.8	14^th of 85 public high schools	83.5%	1	37.0	73.0	37.0	73.0	63.0	63.0	$20,330
John Stark Regional High School	Public	9-12	618 N. Stark Hwy.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	John Stark Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-7675	630	54	11.6	11.1%	587 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	35.1	52^nd of 87 public high schools	40.2%		30.4	59^th of 85 public high schools	30.6%	7	20.0	62.0	20.0	62.0	27.0	27.0	$20,956

Frequently Asked Questions about Bow High School

What schools feed into Bow High School?

Bow High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bow Elementary School
Middle : Bow Memorial School

What district is Bow High School in?

Bow School District

Is Bow High School a good school?

Bow High School ranks 18^th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bow High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Bow High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bow High School?

Students at Bow High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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