Is Conval Regional High School a good school?

Conval Regional High School ranks 38 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Conval Regional High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Conval Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Conval Regional High School?

Students at Conval Regional High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Conval Regional High School?

Conval Regional High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Antrim Elementary School Elementary : Dublin Consolidated School Elementary : Francestown Elementary School Elementary : Greenfield Elementary School Elementary : Hancock Elementary School Elementary : Peterborough Elementary School Elementary : Pierce Elementary School Elementary : Temple Elementary School Middle : Great Brook School Middle : South Meadow School

Conval Regional High School

Summary:

Conval Regional High School is a public high school located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 683. The school is part of the Contoocook Valley School District, which is ranked 94 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Gathering Waters Charter School, a smaller public charter school in the area, has outperformed Conval Regional High School on several measures, including higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. Conval Regional High School has had mixed performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates below the state average in mathematics but above in reading. The school's science proficiency rates have also been below the state average. Additionally, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 18th out of 81 high schools in 2017-2018 to 47th out of 85 high schools in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent performance.

When looking at specific student subgroups, Conval Regional High School has shown some differences, with the school's ranking for male students being lower than for female students in recent years. The school's ranking for special education students has also been relatively low, suggesting an area for improvement. Conval Regional High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.65% to 23.16% in recent years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Keene High School and Monadnock Regional High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458-2196

(603) 924-3869

District: Contoocook Valley School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,952

Feeder schools for Conval Regional High School:

Elementary:	Antrim Elementary School
	Dublin Consolidated School
	Francestown Elementary School
	Greenfield Elementary School
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	Hancock Elementary School
	Peterborough Elementary School
	Pierce Elementary School
	Temple Elementary School
Middle:	Great Brook School
	South Meadow School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 683

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Hispanic:

2.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conval Regional High School ranks better than 56.3% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (2.5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conval Regional High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Conval Regional High School employs 57.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conval Regional High School is $20,952.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conval Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Conval Regional High School 38^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Conval Regional High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Contoocook Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Contoocook Valley School District 94^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conval Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Conval Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	58.44	29^th	79	63.3%
2010	64.54	25^th	81	69.1%
2011	42.00	50^th	81	38.3%
2012	44.91	51^st	83	38.6%
2013	57.86	31^st	83	62.7%
2014	40.14	60^th	85	29.4%
2015	50.25	38^th	77	50.6%
2016	58.89	31^st	84	63.1%
2017	63.40	27^th	82	67.1%
2018	71.67	18^th	81	77.8%
2021	42.51	47^th	84	44.0%
2022	60.47	23^rd	85	72.9%
2023	40.45	47^th	85	44.7%
2024	49.86	38^th	87	56.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Conval Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	33.75	17^th	21	19.0%
2019	39.44	20^th	31	35.5%
2021	11.77	13^th	14	7.1%
2022	34.70	22^nd	32	31.3%
2023	60.07	12^th	29	58.6%
2024	38.29	21^st	32	34.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Conval Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	83.16	6^th	60	90.0%
2019	44.92	31^st	63	50.8%
2021	45.41	28^th	59	52.5%
2022	51.12	35^th	79	55.7%
2023	45.42	41^st	78	47.4%
2024	55.13	31^st	81	61.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Conval Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	54.53	22^nd	61	63.9%
2019	75.05	10^th	61	83.6%
2021	40.41	34^th	60	43.3%
2022	69.56	18^th	78	76.9%
2023	35.74	47^th	78	39.7%
2024	46.01	38^th	82	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at Conval Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	71.45	12^th	64	81.3%
2019	59.03	19^th	66	71.2%
2021	43.28	35^th	67	47.8%
2022	58.57	25^th	85	70.6%
2023	44.01	40^th	83	51.8%
2024	50.83	39^th	87	55.2%

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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 parent
Saturday, June 15, 2024

A Disappointing Education Experience

Having experienced the SAU #1 ConVal school district firsthand, I must caution parents against entrusting their children's education to this organization. The entire district seems to operate under the thumb of the teachers union, resulting in a culture where mediocrity is tolerated and excellence is rarely rewarded.

One of the most glaring issues is the "one for all and all for one" mentality that pervades the SAU and school board. This approach fails to distinguish between top-performing teachers and those who consistently underperform. It's disheartening to see dedicated educators who strive for excellence lumped together with individuals who continuously produce subpar results in their classrooms.

Shockingly, only a quarter of the teachers within the ConVal school system demonstrate they are worth their salaries. This leaves a staggering majority whose contributions to students' academic growth and development are questionable at best.

Equally concerning is the mismanagement at the highest levels of the SAU. Instead of focusing on prudent financial stewardship and educational innovation, the superintendent has been preoccupied with suing the State of New Hampshire to secure additional funding for the district. This misplaced priority not only reflects a lack of strategic leadership but also raises doubts about the superintendent's ability to manage budgets responsibly and effectively.

Furthermore, the overall administration of the SAU #1 ConVal district appears out of touch with the needs of students and families. Important decisions are seemingly made without sufficient consideration for their impact on educational outcomes or community welfare.

In conclusion, SAU #1 ConVal fails to uphold standards of excellence in education due to its union-dominated governance, indiscriminate treatment of educators, and misdirected leadership priorities. Parents seeking a school district committed to fostering academic achievement and accountability should look elsewhere until substantial reforms are implemented to address these systemic issues. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Severe turnover in staff!! Terrible intervention, poor IEP and lack in accomodations. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Conval Regional High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	694	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1992	698	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1993	696	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1994	693	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1995	771	5	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
1996	771	5	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
1997	847	5	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	861
1998	893	4	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	911
1999	902	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	913
2000	921	10	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	934
2001	974	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	983
2002	1044	6	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2003	1044	6	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2004	1148	2	10	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1169
2005	1121	7	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1145
2006	1139	9	22	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1179
2007	1058	5	12	10	2	n/a	n/a	63	1150
2008	1050	5	15	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2009	1054	6	13	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1083
2010	974	7	13	8	1	0	0	0	1003
2011	917	6	19	5	1	0	1	0	949
2012	866	8	15	3	2	1	2	0	897
2013	813	9	15	4	2	1	1	0	845
2014	822	12	17	2	3	1	4	0	861
2015	776	10	14	11	3	1	5	0	820
2016	740	9	16	13	2	0	6	0	786
2017	699	12	12	8	1	0	5	0	737
2018	688	12	10	8	0	4	2	0	724
2019	677	11	8	10	0	4	1	0	711
2020	678	12	4	11	0	5	3	0	713
2021	671	11	3	14	0	5	4	0	708
2022	660	10	5	14	0	3	4	0	696
2023	644	8	4	17	0	4	6	0	683

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 Conval Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	703	43.8	16.0	2.8
1992	705	54.9	12.8	3.5
1993	706	52.5	13.4	6.9
1994	702	54.0	13.0	9
1995	787	56.6	13.9	7.8
1996	787	56.6	13.9	7.8
1997	861	54.6	15.8	7.5
1998	911	59.3	15.4	5.9
1999	913	60.9	15.0	5.1
2000	934	57.0	16.4	9.2
2001	983	62.7	15.7	9.9
2002	1068	67.4	15.8	9.5
2003	1068	67.4	15.8	9.5
2004	1169	76.5	15.3	9.7
2005	1145	79.0	14.5	11.7
2006	1179	77.5	15.2	12.9
2007	1150	79.5	14.5	15.1
2008	1080	81.2	13.3	14.2
2009	1083	80.2	13.5	17
2010	1003	76.5	13.1	23
2011	949	63.4	14.9	24.2
2012	897	72.9	12.3	27.2
2013	845	68.5	12.3	25.2
2014	861	69.7	12.3	27.9
2015	820	65.0	12.6	25.9
2016	786	68.0	11.5	26.2
2017	737	60.0	12.2	24.8
2018	724	61.4	11.7	19.9
2019	711	56.6	12.5	18.8
2020	713	56.6	12.5	18
2021	708	59.0	12.0	23.2
2022	696	51.0	13.6	13.6
2023	683	57.3	11.9	19.9

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 Conval Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	703	43.8	16.0	2.8
1992	705	54.9	12.8	3.5
1993	706	52.5	13.4	6.9
1994	702	54.0	13.0	9
1995	787	56.6	13.9	7.8
1996	787	56.6	13.9	7.8
1997	861	54.6	15.8	7.5
1998	911	59.3	15.4	5.9
1999	913	60.9	15.0	5.1
2000	934	57.0	16.4	9.2
2001	983	62.7	15.7	9.9
2002	1068	67.4	15.8	9.5
2003	1068	67.4	15.8	9.5
2004	1169	76.5	15.3	9.7
2005	1145	79.0	14.5	11.7
2006	1179	77.5	15.2	12.9
2007	1150	79.5	14.5	15.1
2008	1080	81.2	13.3	14.2
2009	1083	80.2	13.5	17
2010	1003	76.5	13.1	23
2011	949	63.4	14.9	24.2
2012	897	72.9	12.3	27.2
2013	845	68.5	12.3	25.2
2014	861	69.7	12.3	27.9
2015	820	65.0	12.6	25.9
2016	786	68.0	11.5	26.2
2017	737	60.0	12.2	24.8
2018	724	61.4	11.7	19.9
2019	711	56.6	12.5	18.8
2020	713	56.6	12.5	18
2021	708	59.0	12.0	23.2
2022	696	51.0	13.6	13.6
2023	683	57.3	11.9	19.9

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 Conval Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,952

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conval Regional High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Conval Regional High School)	46	35	11%
11th Grade Science (Contoocook Valley School District)	46	35	11%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Conval Regional High School)	43	28	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	43	28	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Conval Regional High School)	68	56	12%
11th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	68	56	12%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Conval Regional High School)	43	28	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	41	40	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Conval Regional High School)	68	56	12%
All Grades Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	49	51	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Conval Regional High School)	46	35	11%
All Grades Science (Contoocook Valley School District)	35	36	1%
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	711	683	3.9%
African American	11	8	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	10	17	70%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	677	644	4.9%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	19.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Conval Regional 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
Conval Regional High School	Public	9-12	184 Hancock Rd.	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 924-3869	683	57	11.9	19.9%	644 (94.3%)	8 (1.2%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	49.9	38^th of 87 public high schools	56.3%		40.5	47^th of 85 public high schools	44.7%	9	28.0	68.0	28.0	68.0	32.0	32.0	$20,952
Conant Middle High School (H)	Public	9-12	3 Conant Way	Jaffrey	03452	Cheshire County	Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 532-8131	349	51	6.8	25.8%	309 (88.5%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.9%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	18.1	75^th of 87 public high schools	13.8%					(n/a)	15.0	48.0	15.0	48.0	24.0	24.0	$18,775
Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School	Public	9-12	57 School Rd.	Wilton	03086	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 732-9230	145	17	8.5	21.4%	143 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	49.7	39^th of 87 public high schools	55.2%		16.5	71^st of 85 public high schools	16.5%	32	34.0	57.0	34.0	57.0	39.0	39.0	$23,690
Mascenic Regional High School	Public	9-12	175 Turnpike Rd.	New Ipswich	03071	Hillsborough County	Mascenic Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-1113	261	25	10.4	14.9%	251 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.4	64^th of 87 public high schools	26.4%		41.2	46^th of 85 public high schools	45.9%	18	12.0	52.0	12.0	52.0	36.0	36.0	$16,789
Hillsboro-Deering High School	Public	9-12	12 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1130	370	36	10.3	32.2%	342 (92.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	42.6	42^nd of 87 public high schools	51.7%		29.4	61^st of 85 public high schools	28.2%	19	20.0	51.0	20.0	51.0	51.0	51.0	$21,979
Milford High School	Public	9-12	100 West St.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4201	750	60	12.4	12.4%	661 (88.1%)	11 (1.5%)	35 (4.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	30 (4.0%)	59.2	32^nd of 87 public high schools	63.2%		54.2	31^st of 85 public high schools	63.5%	1	36.0	73.0	36.0	73.0	31.0	31.0	$17,814
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock	Public, Charter	9-12	310 Marlboro St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Making Community Connections Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 283-0844	62	4	15.5	25.8%	54 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	31 Washington Street	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Gathering Waters Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 733-8969	46	8	5.7	26.1%	41 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	83.3	12^th of 87 public high schools	86.2%					(n/a)	44.0	69.0	44.0	69.0	67.0	67.0
Monadnock Regional High School	Public	9-12	580 Old Homestead Hwy.	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-6575	454	37	12.4	30.0%	423 (93.2%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	7.2	85^th of 87 public high schools	2.3%		33.8	56^th of 85 public high schools	34.1%	29		38.0		38.0	18.0	18.0	$20,675
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	610	53	11.5	15.1%	559 (91.6%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	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

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