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Kennett High School

Summary:

Kennett High School is a public high school located in North Conway, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 706 students. The school is part of the Conway School District and has a predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white in recent years.

Academically, Kennett High School's performance is generally below the state average, with only 18% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's proficiency rates in Reading (49%) and Science (16%) are also lower than the state averages of 53% and 36%, respectively. Kennett High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 25th out of 82 New Hampshire high schools in 2016-2017 to 76th out of 87 high schools in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. This trend is concerning, especially when looking at the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female and white students, whose rankings have also dropped significantly.

Interestingly, the data shows that the nearby Robert Frost Charter School, with a much smaller enrollment of only 06 students, has a significantly lower student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 compared to Kennett High School's 11.5:1 ratio. This suggests that the charter school may be able to provide more individualized attention and support to its students. Additionally, Kennett High School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 17.93% in 2020-2021 to 27.05% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 409 Eagles Way
       North Conway, NH  03860-5800

(603) 356-4343

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,311 Help


Feeder schools for Kennett High School:

Elementary:    Conway Elementary School
    John H. Fuller School
    Pine Tree Elementary School
Middle:    A. Crosby Kennett Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennett High School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennett High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennett High School is $18,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennett High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennett High School 76th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Kennett High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kennett High School

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Rank History for all students at Kennett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.10 16th 79 79.7%
2010 60.52 32nd 81 60.5%
2011 57.93 41st 81 49.4%
2012 49.17 44th 83 47.0%
2013 33.96 62nd 83 25.3%
2014 43.87 54th 85 36.5%
2015 19.26 64th 77 16.9%
2016 55.64 37th 84 56.0%
2017 63.97 25th 82 69.5%
2018 45.63 44th 81 45.7%
2019 42.20 45th 71 36.6%
2021 29.46 60th 84 28.6%
2022 40.65 49th 85 42.4%
2023 49.52 36th 85 57.6%
2024 17.48 76th 87 12.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.38 11th 29 62.1%
2024 43.38 17th 32 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.95 46th 79 41.8%
2023 57.31 26th 78 66.7%
2024 11.28 76th 81 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.22 41st 78 47.4%
2023 44.11 37th 78 52.6%
2024 23.75 65th 82 20.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kennett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.06 42nd 85 50.6%
2023 47.58 36th 83 56.6%
2024 15.46 79th 87 9.2%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Open Quote Very good robotics program, computer science and Math courses are teaching marketable skills to the students. There are many opportunities for students to explore career and educational options. Solid sports programs. Teachers are friendly and provide a positive environment for the students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 10, 2012

Open Quote This school takes up to 3 weeks to get your child enrolled! INSANITY! The Math and Reading scores here are terrible as well. I would seriously lead your children in a different direction if they wish for a good education Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kennett High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 936 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1992 954 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1993 975 5 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 986
1994 688 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 709 5 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1996 709 5 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1997 754 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1998 847 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 861
1999 859 5 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 886 3 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2001 893 8 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 915
2002 922 4 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 940
2003 922 4 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 940
2004 952 3 13 1 3 n/a n/a 0 972
2005 927 7 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 946
2006 935 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 949
2007 912 8 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 930
2008 870 11 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2009 832 7 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 855
2010 832 12 8 9 3 0 0 0 864
2011 838 12 9 7 3 1 1 0 871
2012 813 14 11 7 2 1 1 0 849
2013 873 14 7 3 2 0 1 0 900
2014 810 12 8 6 2 0 1 0 839
2015 773 13 10 6 1 0 0 0 803
2016 785 17 6 6 1 0 1 0 816
2017 715 14 9 8 3 0 0 0 749
2018 703 12 10 11 4 0 1 0 741
2019 707 12 11 12 2 1 0 0 745
2020 668 5 18 19 4 0 0 0 714
2021 690 5 16 20 4 1 0 0 736
2022 671 4 14 21 3 3 10 0 726
2023 652 0 16 6 5 6 21 0 706
2024 641 2 13 15 5 5 15 0 696

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 Kennett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 939 60.8 15.4 5.5
1992 957 85.6 11.1 10.3
1993 986 71.6 13.8 9.4
1994 695 47.0 14.8 12.9
1995 725 55.5 13.1 21
1996 725 55.5 13.1 21
1997 765 49.3 15.5 22.1
1998 861 52.4 16.4 0
1999 872 59.7 14.6 20.4
2000 905 90.7 10.0 9
2001 915 60.4 15.1 8.6
2002 940 63.7 14.8 11.9
2003 940 63.7 14.8 11.9
2004 972 66.2 14.7 15.2
2005 946 65.7 14.4 16.4
2006 949 66.8 14.2 18.9
2007 930 70.8 13.1 22.5
2008 894 72.4 12.3 18.3
2009 855 71.5 12.0 15.6
2010 864 72.0 12.0 28
2011 871 72.3 12.0 32.4
2012 849 71.9 11.8 34.2
2013 900 71.6 12.5 36.7
2014 839 69.1 12.1 36.6
2015 803 66.0 12.1 35.4
2016 816 67.0 12.1 33
2017 749 65.0 11.5 27.5
2018 741 63.8 11.6 25.8
2019 745 62.3 11.9 28.1
2020 714 61.8 11.5 24.1
2021 736 61.6 11.9 17.9
2022 726 62.8 11.5 17.1
2023 706 61.2 11.5 27.1
2024 696 53.0 13.1 29.5

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 Kennett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 939 60.8 15.4 5.5
1992 957 85.6 11.1 10.3
1993 986 71.6 13.8 9.4
1994 695 47.0 14.8 12.9
1995 725 55.5 13.1 21
1996 725 55.5 13.1 21
1997 765 49.3 15.5 22.1
1998 861 52.4 16.4 0
1999 872 59.7 14.6 20.4
2000 905 90.7 10.0 9
2001 915 60.4 15.1 8.6
2002 940 63.7 14.8 11.9
2003 940 63.7 14.8 11.9
2004 972 66.2 14.7 15.2
2005 946 65.7 14.4 16.4
2006 949 66.8 14.2 18.9
2007 930 70.8 13.1 22.5
2008 894 72.4 12.3 18.3
2009 855 71.5 12.0 15.6
2010 864 72.0 12.0 28
2011 871 72.3 12.0 32.4
2012 849 71.9 11.8 34.2
2013 900 71.6 12.5 36.7
2014 839 69.1 12.1 36.6
2015 803 66.0 12.1 35.4
2016 816 67.0 12.1 33
2017 749 65.0 11.5 27.5
2018 741 63.8 11.6 25.8
2019 745 62.3 11.9 28.1
2020 714 61.8 11.5 24.1
2021 736 61.6 11.9 17.9
2022 726 62.8 11.5 17.1
2023 706 61.2 11.5 27.1
2024 696 53.0 13.1 29.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennett High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,311

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennett High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 71 High schoolsRanks 36th of 85 High schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Kennett High School)3235
 3%
   11th Grade Science (Conway School District)3235
 3%
   11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4141
11th Grade Mathematics (Kennett High School)3933
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Conway School District)3933
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4235
 7%
11th Grade Reading (Kennett High School)6362
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (Conway School District)6362
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)6359
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Kennett High School)3933
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Conway School District)3635
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Kennett High School)6362
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Conway School District)4851
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Kennett High School)3235
 3%
   All Grades Science (Conway School District)2632
 6%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students745706
 5.2%
African American120
 100%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian1116
 45.5%
Hispanic126
 50%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White707652
 7.8%
Two or More Races021
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%27.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennett High School

Kennett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Conway Elementary School
Elementary : John H. Fuller School
Elementary : Pine Tree Elementary School
Middle : A. Crosby Kennett Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended Kennett High School.

Students at Kennett High School are 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Kennett High School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of New Hampshire high schools.


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