Is Keene High School a good school?

Keene High School ranks 54 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Keene High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,291 students attended Keene High School.

What is the racial makeup of Keene High School?

Students at Keene High School are 87% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Keene High School?

Keene High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Franklin Elementary School Elementary : Fuller Elementary School Elementary : Symonds Elementary School Elementary : Wheelock Elementary School Middle : Keene Middle School

Keene High School

Summary:

Keene High School is a public high school in Keene, New Hampshire, serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, a lack of racial diversity, and declining statewide rankings compared to nearby schools.

Keene High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.37%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of minority students. The school's test scores are generally below state averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics (21%) and science (32%) significantly lower than the state averages (41% and 39%, respectively). Additionally, Keene High School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.9, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.17%) compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, Keene High School generally underperforms. For instance, Conval Regional High School and Fall Mountain Regional High School, which are within 20 miles of Keene High School, have higher test scores and better statewide rankings. Furthermore, the two charter schools in the area, Gathering Waters Charter School and Making Community Connections Charter School, have significantly higher test scores and better statewide rankings than Keene High School, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in this region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431-2298

(603) 352-0640

District: Keene School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,840

Feeder schools for Keene High School:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary School
	Fuller Elementary School
	Symonds Elementary School
	Wheelock Elementary School
Middle:	Keene Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,291

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Keene High School ranks worse than 62.1% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keene High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Keene High School employs 100 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keene High School is $17,840.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Keene High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Keene High School 54^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Keene High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Keene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keene School District 109^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Keene High School

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Rank History for all students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	44.65	46^th	79	41.8%
2010	53.40	41^st	81	49.4%
2011	58.12	39^th	81	51.9%
2012	46.58	49^th	83	41.0%
2013	56.64	33^rd	83	60.2%
2014	56.44	37^th	85	56.5%
2015	22.92	60^th	77	22.1%
2016	51.40	41^st	84	51.2%
2017	58.15	35^th	82	57.3%
2018	51.62	35^th	81	56.8%
2019	40.89	47^th	71	33.8%
2021	41.02	50^th	84	40.5%
2022	45.39	43^rd	85	49.4%
2023	34.99	54^th	85	36.5%
2024	34.19	54^th	87	37.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.12	6^th	7	14.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.92	19^th	31	38.7%
2022	16.30	32^nd	32	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	55.79	26^th	60	56.7%
2019	38.74	36^th	63	42.9%
2021	45.58	27^th	59	54.2%
2022	46.80	41^st	79	48.1%
2023	35.67	53^rd	78	32.1%
2024	35.13	54^th	81	33.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	46.34	31^st	61	49.2%
2019	43.59	33^rd	61	45.9%
2021	36.08	40^th	60	33.3%
2022	43.78	39^th	78	50.0%
2023	36.30	46^th	78	41.0%
2024	33.61	48^th	82	41.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.00	12^th	16	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	93.75	1^st	9	88.9%
2023	73.95	3^rd	11	72.7%
2024	62.47	5^th	20	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Keene High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	49.87	27^th	64	57.8%
2019	37.29	40^th	66	39.4%
2021	37.65	37^th	67	44.8%
2022	48.42	37^th	85	56.5%
2023	33.62	53^rd	83	36.1%
2024	32.04	57^th	87	34.5%

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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 Keene High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1337	8	5	4	6	n/a	n/a	1360
1991	1340	4	7	12	6	n/a	n/a	1369
1992	1325	4	9	5	2	n/a	n/a	1345
1993	1348	6	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	1369
1994	1352	7	12	1	1	n/a	n/a	1373
1995	1335	2	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	1348
1996	1335	2	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	1348
1997	1449	1	7	4	6	n/a	n/a	1467
1998	1489	4	6	4	6	n/a	n/a	1509
1999	1482	2	11	2	3	n/a	n/a	1500
2000	1522	4	23	3	3	n/a	n/a	1555
2001	1535	5	29	3	1	n/a	n/a	1573
2002	1631	5	21	4	4	n/a	n/a	1665
2003	1631	5	21	4	4	n/a	n/a	1665
2004	1723	9	18	11	7	n/a	n/a	1768
2005	1730	13	20	10	3	n/a	n/a	1776
2006	1760	16	24	11	6	n/a	n/a	1817
2007	1725	20	24	13	6	n/a	n/a	1788
2008	1675	19	16	22	6	n/a	n/a	1738
2009	1625	18	23	19	5	n/a	n/a	1690
2010	1602	20	19	23	5	1	0	1670
2011	1521	19	23	28	5	0	3	1599
2012	1488	17	25	22	4	0	2	1558
2013	1428	17	33	23	2	0	3	1506
2014	1337	19	29	30	4	0	6	1425
2015	1304	22	27	27	3	0	8	1391
2016	1269	22	28	19	6	0	17	1361
2017	1278	21	30	19	7	0	20	1375
2018	1286	22	33	21	2	0	24	1388
2019	1269	19	40	22	2	0	34	1386
2020	1216	21	37	35	5	0	49	1363
2021	1205	21	31	36	6	1	54	1354
2022	1195	18	30	43	7	2	58	1353
2023	1128	17	30	42	14	2	58	1291

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 Keene High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1360	110.7	12.2	2.9
1991	1369	110.0	12.4	3.9
1992	1345	108.1	12.4	4.6
1993	1369	111.9	12.2	5.3
1994	1373	114.5	12.0	3
1995	1348	116.9	11.5	8.1
1996	1348	116.9	11.5	8.1
1997	1467	116.4	12.6	8.1
1998	1509	115.6	13.1	7.8
1999	1500	122.1	12.3	7.1
2000	1555	125.1	12.4	13.4
2001	1573	121.4	13.0	12
2002	1665	126.1	13.2	13.5
2003	1665	126.1	13.2	13.5
2004	1768	135.0	13.1	13.6
2005	1776	134.5	13.2	13.7
2006	1817	134.5	13.5	15
2007	1788	136.4	13.1	15
2008	1738	138.3	12.6	17.2
2009	1690	137.8	12.3	15.9
2010	1670	138.3	12.0	24.4
2011	1599	139.9	11.4	24.6
2012	1558	132.5	11.7	26.3
2013	1506	128.3	11.7	26.2
2014	1425	123.7	11.5	26.1
2015	1391	122.0	11.4	26.7
2016	1361	124.0	10.9	26.3
2017	1375	116.0	11.8	25.6
2018	1388	115.1	12.0	25.1
2019	1386	114.6	12.0	27.6
2020	1363	112.8	12.0	23.9
2021	1354	111.8	12.1	16.3
2022	1353	108.7	12.4	17.4
2023	1291	100.0	12.9	25.2

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 Keene High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1360	110.7	12.2	2.9
1991	1369	110.0	12.4	3.9
1992	1345	108.1	12.4	4.6
1993	1369	111.9	12.2	5.3
1994	1373	114.5	12.0	3
1995	1348	116.9	11.5	8.1
1996	1348	116.9	11.5	8.1
1997	1467	116.4	12.6	8.1
1998	1509	115.6	13.1	7.8
1999	1500	122.1	12.3	7.1
2000	1555	125.1	12.4	13.4
2001	1573	121.4	13.0	12
2002	1665	126.1	13.2	13.5
2003	1665	126.1	13.2	13.5
2004	1768	135.0	13.1	13.6
2005	1776	134.5	13.2	13.7
2006	1817	134.5	13.5	15
2007	1788	136.4	13.1	15
2008	1738	138.3	12.6	17.2
2009	1690	137.8	12.3	15.9
2010	1670	138.3	12.0	24.4
2011	1599	139.9	11.4	24.6
2012	1558	132.5	11.7	26.3
2013	1506	128.3	11.7	26.2
2014	1425	123.7	11.5	26.1
2015	1391	122.0	11.4	26.7
2016	1361	124.0	10.9	26.3
2017	1375	116.0	11.8	25.6
2018	1388	115.1	12.0	25.1
2019	1386	114.6	12.0	27.6
2020	1363	112.8	12.0	23.9
2021	1354	111.8	12.1	16.3
2022	1353	108.7	12.4	17.4
2023	1291	100.0	12.9	25.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Keene High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,840

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keene High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 54^th of 85 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Keene High School)	35	32	3%
11th Grade Science (Keene School District)	35	32	3%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Keene High School)	41	26	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (Keene School District)	41	26	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Keene High School)	57	54	3%
11th Grade Reading (Keene School District)	57	54	3%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Keene High School)	41	26	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Keene School District)	42	31	11%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Keene High School)	57	54	3%
All Grades Reading (Keene School District)	53	46	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Keene High School)	35	32	3%
All Grades Science (Keene School District)	36	28	8%
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	1386	1291	6.9%
African American	19	17	10.5%
American Indian	2	14	600%
Asian	40	30	25%
Hispanic	22	42	90.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	1269	1128	11.1%
Two or More Races	34	58	70.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	25.2%	2.4%

Schools Near Keene 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
Keene High School	Public	9-12	43 Arch St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-0640	1,291	100	12.9	25.2%	1,128 (87.4%)	17 (1.3%)	42 (3.3%)	30 (2.3%)	14 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (4.5%)	34.2	54^th of 87 public high schools	37.9%		35	54^th of 85 public high schools	36.5%		21.0	57.0	21.0	57.0	32.0	32.0	$17,840
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
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)
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
LEAF Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	789 Gilsum Mine Road	Alstead	03602	Cheshire County	LEAF Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 352-1829	103	9	9.5	15.5%	93 (90.3%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)								(n/a)
Hinsdale High School	Public	9-12	49 School St.	Hinsdale	03451	Cheshire County	Hinsdale School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 336-5984	146	17	8.4	27.4%	127 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.2%)	29.8	61^st of 87 public high schools	29.9%		10.9	78^th of 85 public high schools	8.2%	17		54.0		54.0	30.0	30.0	$24,420
Fall Mountain Regional High School	Public	9-12	134 FMRHS Rd.	Langdon	03602	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 835-6318	487	38	12.7	32.4%	460 (94.5%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.1%)	34.5	53^rd of 87 public high schools	39.1%		40	48^th of 85 public high schools	43.5%	5	15.0	50.0	15.0	50.0	45.0	45.0	$20,720
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
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

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