Is Monadnock Regional High School a good school?

Monadnock Regional High School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of New Hampshire high schools.

How many students attend Monadnock Regional High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Monadnock Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Monadnock Regional High School?

Students at Monadnock Regional High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Monadnock Regional High School?

Monadnock Regional High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cutler Elementary School Elementary : Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School Elementary : Gilsum STEAM Academy Elementary : Mt. Caesar Elementary School Elementary : Troy Elementary School Middle : Monadnock Regional Middle School

Monadnock Regional High School

Summary:

Monadnock Regional High School is a public high school in Swanzey, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 454. The school is part of the Monadnock Regional School District, which is ranked 144 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monadnock Regional High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in reading (38% vs. 53%), science (18% vs. 39%), and math (27% vs. 42%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of New Hampshire high schools, ranking 85th out of 87 in the 2023-2024 school year with a 0-star rating. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as special education students. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has been increasing, reaching 29.96% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Conval Regional High School and the local charter schools LEAF Charter School and Gathering Waters Charter School (H), Monadnock Regional High School generally underperforms on key metrics, including standardized test scores and statewide rankings. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which is higher than some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446-2308

(603) 352-6575

District: Monadnock Regional School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,675

Feeder schools for Monadnock Regional High School:

Elementary:	Cutler Elementary School
	Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
	Gilsum STEAM Academy
	Mt. Caesar Elementary School
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	Troy Elementary School
Middle:	Monadnock Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monadnock Regional High School ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monadnock Regional High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Monadnock Regional High School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monadnock Regional High School is $20,675.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monadnock Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monadnock Regional High School 85^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Monadnock Regional High School in the ranking list.)

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Monadnock Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monadnock Regional School District 144^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	50.25	39^th	79	50.6%
2010	60.81	30^th	81	63.0%
2011	74.26	16^th	81	80.2%
2012	60.47	28^th	83	66.3%
2013	56.17	35^th	83	57.8%
2014	67.31	24^th	85	71.8%
2015	28.40	55^th	77	28.6%
2016	48.88	43^rd	84	48.8%
2017	39.85	58^th	82	29.3%
2018	30.37	57^th	81	29.6%
2019	30.87	52^nd	71	26.8%
2021	31.12	57^th	84	32.1%
2022	19.27	72^nd	85	15.3%
2023	33.78	56^th	85	34.1%
2024	7.21	85^th	87	2.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.73	14^th	14	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	56.43	25^th	60	58.3%
2019	30.25	42^nd	63	33.3%
2021	39.13	31^st	59	47.5%
2022	11.02	75^th	79	5.1%
2023	37.88	48^th	78	38.5%
2024	14.59	72^nd	81	11.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	18.64	55^th	61	9.8%
2019	29.94	43^rd	61	29.5%
2021	21.70	47^th	60	21.7%
2022	28.19	60^th	78	23.1%
2023	31.76	53^rd	78	32.1%
2024	6.36	81^st	82	1.2%

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Rank History for White students at Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	26.49	47^th	64	26.6%
2019	26.98	49^th	66	25.8%
2021	29.04	46^th	67	31.3%
2022	16.12	74^th	85	12.9%
2023	32.44	54^th	83	34.9%
2024	6.15	85^th	87	2.3%

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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 student
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

I am currently a student at Monadnock. While there are some nasty rumors floating around, this truly is a good school. While our facilities might not be top of the line, our teachers are some of the best I have ever seen. These people care about the students and dedicate an absurd amount of time to making their classes run smoothly. They are also willing to give extra help after school. Many teachers also take on the extra responsibility of coaching a sport team or running a club. Academically, this school is fantastic for the extremely bright and those who have a very hard time in school. If you're middle of the road, it's decent. But if you really want to push yourself, we offer numerous AP classes along with the regular assortment of Honors classes. I took my first AP class when I was a sophomore and I passed! And if a student is looking into more of a trade career, they can take classes at Keene High during their Junior and Senior years. So while the other districts or the Keene Sentinel might not want to admit it, Monadnock is one of New Hampshire's hidden gems. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monadnock Regional High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1014	1014
1991	981	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	983
1992	1006	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1993	1029	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1994	652	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1995	747	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	755
1996	747	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	755
1997	755	2	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	766
1998	813	3	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	829
1999	799	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
2000	804	1	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	817
2001	803	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
2002	836	0	5	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	856
2003	836	0	5	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	856
2004	839	1	6	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	864
2005	869	2	4	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	891
2006	823	3	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	846
2007	815	4	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	833
2008	736	3	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
2009	667	7	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
2010	638	5	2	5	2	0	0	0	652
2011	593	7	2	2	2	0	4	0	610
2012	574	4	1	4	3	0	6	0	592
2013	552	3	3	4	2	0	3	0	567
2014	550	2	1	6	3	0	2	0	564
2015	532	2	2	3	1	1	4	0	545
2016	514	2	3	4	0	2	3	0	528
2017	462	1	5	2	1	2	3	0	476
2018	469	3	6	4	2	2	3	0	489
2019	458	3	6	6	3	3	3	0	482
2020	435	3	6	5	1	2	4	0	456
2021	448	4	2	6	0	2	10	0	472
2022	412	4	3	8	1	2	10	0	440
2023	423	4	3	13	3	0	8	0	454

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 Monadnock Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1014	54.0	18.7	6.3
1991	983	63.0	15.6	6.9
1992	1007	62.5	16.1	9.8
1993	1032	53.0	19.5	9.6
1994	654	35.0	18.7	13.8
1995	755	43.0	17.6	17.1
1996	755	43.0	17.6	17.1
1997	766	45.0	17.0	18.1
1998	829	44.0	18.8	15.4
1999	812	47.6	17.1	16.7
2000	817	47.6	17.2	9.7
2001	811	51.0	15.9	12.5
2002	856	54.0	15.9	16.4
2003	856	54.0	15.9	16.4
2004	864	55.4	15.6	17
2005	891	59.5	15.0	15.9
2006	846	66.0	12.8	17.1
2007	833	64.5	12.9	17.6
2008	752	67.0	11.2	21.1
2009	688	64.0	10.8	24.3
2010	652	59.1	11.0	22.7
2011	610	57.0	10.7	28.2
2012	592	53.7	11.0	30.2
2013	567	51.8	10.9	28.7
2014	564	47.9	11.7	35.1
2015	545	48.0	11.3	29.7
2016	528	45.0	11.7	28.4
2017	476	40.7	11.6	27.3
2018	489	37.3	13.1	25.8
2019	482	38.5	12.5	29.3
2020	456	36.6	12.4	25.2
2021	472	37.6	12.5	19.5
2022	440	36.4	12.0	27.3
2023	454	36.6	12.4	30

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 Monadnock Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1014	54.0	18.7	6.3
1991	983	63.0	15.6	6.9
1992	1007	62.5	16.1	9.8
1993	1032	53.0	19.5	9.6
1994	654	35.0	18.7	13.8
1995	755	43.0	17.6	17.1
1996	755	43.0	17.6	17.1
1997	766	45.0	17.0	18.1
1998	829	44.0	18.8	15.4
1999	812	47.6	17.1	16.7
2000	817	47.6	17.2	9.7
2001	811	51.0	15.9	12.5
2002	856	54.0	15.9	16.4
2003	856	54.0	15.9	16.4
2004	864	55.4	15.6	17
2005	891	59.5	15.0	15.9
2006	846	66.0	12.8	17.1
2007	833	64.5	12.9	17.6
2008	752	67.0	11.2	21.1
2009	688	64.0	10.8	24.3
2010	652	59.1	11.0	22.7
2011	610	57.0	10.7	28.2
2012	592	53.7	11.0	30.2
2013	567	51.8	10.9	28.7
2014	564	47.9	11.7	35.1
2015	545	48.0	11.3	29.7
2016	528	45.0	11.7	28.4
2017	476	40.7	11.6	27.3
2018	489	37.3	13.1	25.8
2019	482	38.5	12.5	29.3
2020	456	36.6	12.4	25.2
2021	472	37.6	12.5	19.5
2022	440	36.4	12.0	27.3
2023	454	36.6	12.4	30

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 Monadnock Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,674

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Monadnock Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 71 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 85 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Monadnock Regional High School)	29	28	1%
11th Grade Science (Monadnock Regional School District)	29	29
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Monadnock Regional High School)	39	27	12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Monadnock Regional School District)	39	26	13%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Monadnock Regional High School)	52	55	3%
11th Grade Reading (Monadnock Regional School District)	52	55	3%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Monadnock Regional High School)	39	27	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Monadnock Regional School District)	42	31	11%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Monadnock Regional High School)	52	55	3%
All Grades Reading (Monadnock Regional School District)	42	39	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Monadnock Regional High School)	29	28	1%
All Grades Science (Monadnock Regional School District)	26	22	4%
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	482	454	5.8%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	458	423	7.6%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	30%	0.7%

Schools Near Monadnock 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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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