Gilford High School

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Gilford High School ranks 45 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gilford High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gilford, New Hampshire, with a student population of 499. The school is part of the Gilford School District, which is ranked 67 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Gilford High School consistently performs well, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in reading (61% vs. 53%) and science (31% vs. 36%). However, their math proficiency (25%) was lower than the state average (41%). The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing 14th out of 85 high schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the school's ranking for female students is consistently higher than the ranking for male students, suggesting potential gender-based achievement gaps.

Gilford High School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 93% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools like Laconia High School and Compass Classical Academy Charter School. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to surrounding schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. This proximity to schools with more diverse student bodies and lower academic outcomes highlights the need to explore strategies for promoting greater diversity and equity at Gilford High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249-7504

(603) 524-7135

District: Gilford School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,043

Feeder schools for Gilford High School:

Elementary:	Gilford Elementary School
Middle:	Gilford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilford High School ranks worse than 51.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilford High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Gilford High School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilford High School is $22,043.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford High School 45^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Gilford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Gilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford School District 67^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilford High School

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Rank History for all students at Gilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	61.95	26^th	79	67.1%
2010	68.11	22^nd	81	72.8%
2011	75.24	15^th	81	81.5%
2012	71.80	18^th	83	78.3%
2013	48.51	47^th	83	43.4%
2014	77.11	14^th	85	83.5%
2015	68.53	24^th	77	68.8%
2016	58.46	32^nd	84	61.9%
2017	73.99	16^th	82	80.5%
2018	61.46	26^th	81	67.9%
2019	47.38	37^th	71	47.9%
2021	55.87	31^st	84	63.1%
2022	75.35	14^th	85	83.5%
2023	58.02	28^th	85	67.1%
2024	40.34	45^th	87	48.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Gilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	75.33	13^th	79	83.5%
2023	56.47	27^th	78	65.4%
2024	48.78	41^st	81	49.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Gilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	70.89	16^th	78	79.5%
2023	55.68	29^th	78	62.8%
2024	34.24	47^th	82	42.7%

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Rank History for White students at Gilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	74.76	14^th	85	83.5%
2023	55.16	30^th	83	63.9%
2024	40.36	44^th	87	49.4%

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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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I feel in between the cracks and got into drugs. There is a huge drug problem that they ignore. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gilford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	652	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	654
1992	678	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	685
1993	707	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	712
1994	461	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	466
1995	500	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	503
1996	500	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	503
1997	517	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	524
1998	538	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	545
1999	528	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	535
2000	550	2	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	558
2001	527	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	534
2002	535	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	539
2003	535	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	539
2004	539	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	543
2005	537	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	538
2006	550	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	552
2007	572	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	575
2008	565	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	574
2009	571	3	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	585
2010	554	4	5	6	2	0	1	572
2011	527	1	7	7	1	0	8	551
2012	514	2	6	10	1	0	7	540
2013	492	3	5	11	3	0	5	519
2014	496	3	6	12	3	2	3	525
2015	502	5	6	13	4	1	1	532
2016	489	2	4	11	3	1	1	511
2017	471	2	4	9	2	1	2	491
2018	464	4	5	8	2	2	3	488
2019	449	4	4	9	1	3	5	475
2020	460	3	6	12	0	4	6	491
2021	458	3	6	15	0	2	9	493
2022	467	1	3	14	1	1	10	497
2023	469	2	4	14	1	0	9	499

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 Gilford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	654	62.0	10.5	1.8
1992	685	58.6	11.6	2.8
1993	712	64.2	11.1	4.4
1994	466	44.7	10.4	9
1995	503	52.0	9.7	6.2
1996	503	52.0	9.7	6.2
1997	524	58.0	9.0	7.8
1998	545	44.0	12.4	0
1999	535	57.0	9.4	11.6
2000	558	49.8	11.2	6.8
2001	534	46.0	11.6	5.6
2002	539	53.9	10.0	7.4
2003	539	53.9	10.0	7.4
2004	543	51.5	10.5	6.6
2005	538	50.1	10.7	7.6
2006	552	45.2	12.2	8
2007	575	45.4	12.7	12.9
2008	574	45.2	12.7	14.1
2009	585	48.0	12.2	13.2
2010	572	50.0	11.4	16.1
2011	551	50.0	11.0	16.9
2012	540	48.0	11.2	18.1
2013	519	46.0	11.2	19.1
2014	525	46.5	11.2	17.9
2015	532	46.0	11.5	18.8
2016	511	44.0	11.6	15.9
2017	491	45.0	10.9	13.8
2018	488	42.0	11.6	13.3
2019	475	43.0	11.0	14.3
2020	491	40.0	12.2	11.6
2021	493	37.0	13.3	7.5
2022	497	37.0	13.4	13.1
2023	499	35.0	14.2	14.4

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 Gilford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	654	62.0	10.5	1.8
1992	685	58.6	11.6	2.8
1993	712	64.2	11.1	4.4
1994	466	44.7	10.4	9
1995	503	52.0	9.7	6.2
1996	503	52.0	9.7	6.2
1997	524	58.0	9.0	7.8
1998	545	44.0	12.4	0
1999	535	57.0	9.4	11.6
2000	558	49.8	11.2	6.8
2001	534	46.0	11.6	5.6
2002	539	53.9	10.0	7.4
2003	539	53.9	10.0	7.4
2004	543	51.5	10.5	6.6
2005	538	50.1	10.7	7.6
2006	552	45.2	12.2	8
2007	575	45.4	12.7	12.9
2008	574	45.2	12.7	14.1
2009	585	48.0	12.2	13.2
2010	572	50.0	11.4	16.1
2011	551	50.0	11.0	16.9
2012	540	48.0	11.2	18.1
2013	519	46.0	11.2	19.1
2014	525	46.5	11.2	17.9
2015	532	46.0	11.5	18.8
2016	511	44.0	11.6	15.9
2017	491	45.0	10.9	13.8
2018	488	42.0	11.6	13.3
2019	475	43.0	11.0	14.3
2020	491	40.0	12.2	11.6
2021	493	37.0	13.3	7.5
2022	497	37.0	13.4	13.1
2023	499	35.0	14.2	14.4

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 Gilford High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,043

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilford High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 85 High schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Gilford High School)	46	42	4%
11th Grade Science (Gilford School District)	46	42	4%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Gilford High School)	39	42	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)	38	42	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Gilford High School)	55	57	2%
11th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)	54	57	3%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Gilford High School)	39	42	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Gilford School District)	62	49	13%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Gilford High School)	55	57	2%
All Grades Reading (Gilford School District)	64	54	10%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Gilford High School)	46	42	4%
All Grades Science (Gilford School District)	51	38	13%
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	475	499	5.1%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	449	469	4.5%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	14.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Gilford 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
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
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
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
Inter-Lakes High School	Public	9-12	1 Laker Ln.	Meredith	03253	Belknap County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 279-6162	289	29	9.8	24.2%	268 (92.7%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.4%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	62.8	28^th of 87 public high schools	67.8%		42.3	43^rd of 85 public high schools	49.4%	15	40.0	69.0	40.0	69.0	36.0	36.0	$26,510
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
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
Winnisquam Regional High School	Public	9-12	435 W. Main St.	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-4531	421	30	14.0	30.4%	383 (91.0%)	9 (2.1%)	8 (1.9%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	16.2	79^th of 87 public high schools	9.2%		30.9	58^th of 85 public high schools	31.8%	21	14.0	48.0	14.0	48.0	21.0	21.0	$19,188
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	27	13	2.0	59.3%	23 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Franklin High School	Public	9-12	119 Central St.	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 934-5441	270	22	12.2	43.7%	249 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	18.8	73^rd of 87 public high schools	16.1%		5.8	84^th of 85 public high schools	1.2%	11	12.0	48.0	12.0	48.0	28.0	28.0	$21,001
Newfound Regional High School	Public	9-12	150 Newfound Rd.	Bristol	03222	Grafton County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 744-6006	377	33	11.5	19.4%	352 (93.4%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	51.1	36^th of 87 public high schools	58.6%		60.4	26^th of 85 public high schools	69.4%	10	34.0	55.0	34.0	55.0	43.0	43.0	$19,967

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilford High School

Is Gilford High School a good school?

Gilford High School ranks 45^th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Gilford High School?

Gilford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gilford Elementary School
Middle : Gilford Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gilford High School?

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

How many students attend Gilford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Gilford High School.

What district is Gilford High School in?

Gilford School District

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