Pembroke Academy

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Pembroke Academy ranks 65 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Pembroke Academy is a public high school serving 783 students in grades 9-12 in Pembroke, New Hampshire, which is part of the Pembroke School District. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.14% white students, it faces several academic challenges compared to nearby schools.

Pembroke Academy's test scores are generally lower than the state averages and nearby schools like Manchester Central High School and Manchester West High School, which have more diverse student populations. In 2023-2024, Pembroke Academy's proficiency rates in mathematics (21%), reading (53%), and science (25%) were all below the state averages (41%, 53%, and 39%, respectively). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 21 out of 82 New Hampshire high schools in 2016-2017 to its current ranking of 65 out of 87 high schools in 2023-2024.

While Pembroke Academy has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.2%) compared to the higher rates in nearby schools, the school's academic challenges are not limited to a particular demographic. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, are also relatively low compared to other New Hampshire high schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique context and the broader regional dynamics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

209 Academy Rd.
Pembroke, NH 03275-1343

(603) 485-7881

District: Pembroke School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,078

Feeder schools for Pembroke Academy:

Elementary:	Pembroke Hill School
Middle:	Three Rivers School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 761

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pembroke Academy ranks worse than 74.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Pembroke Academy employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembroke Academy is $15,078.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pembroke Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke Academy 65^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Pembroke Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pembroke School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke School District 101^st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pembroke Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	66.98	22^nd	79	72.2%
2010	35.23	57^th	81	29.6%
2011	58.24	38^th	81	53.1%
2012	53.94	40^th	83	51.8%
2013	49.43	45^th	83	45.8%
2014	64.15	27^th	85	68.2%
2015	46.44	39^th	77	49.4%
2016	46.52	44^th	84	47.6%
2017	70.83	21^st	82	74.4%
2018	49.55	38^th	81	53.1%
2019	41.90	46^th	71	35.2%
2021	34.80	54^th	84	35.7%
2022	22.17	67^th	85	21.2%
2023	29.46	60^th	85	29.4%
2024	26.21	65^th	87	25.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.15	11^th	14	21.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	38.53	36^th	60	40.0%
2019	33.92	39^th	63	38.1%
2021	29.80	42^nd	59	28.8%
2022	29.43	56^th	79	29.1%
2023	29.54	58^th	78	25.6%
2024	30.49	58^th	81	28.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	58.21	16^th	61	73.8%
2019	49.46	25^th	61	59.0%
2021	41.21	32^nd	60	46.7%
2022	17.25	68^th	78	12.8%
2023	33.09	50^th	78	35.9%
2024	24.26	63^rd	82	23.2%

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Rank History for White students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	49.87	27^th	64	57.8%
2019	44.11	37^th	66	43.9%
2021	31.85	43^rd	67	35.8%
2022	22.31	69^th	85	18.8%
2023	29.94	60^th	83	27.7%
2024	28.61	60^th	87	31.0%

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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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	828	5	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	840
1992	808	6	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	820
1993	769	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	779
1994	793	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	802
1995	872	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	880
1996	872	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	880
1997	892	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	899
1998	908	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	918
1999	894	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	899
2000	894	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	901
2001	943	6	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	954
2002	975	9	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	997
2003	975	9	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	997
2004	985	8	5	12	14	n/a	n/a	1024
2005	1001	6	6	13	14	n/a	n/a	1040
2006	994	7	6	17	12	n/a	n/a	1036
2007	1020	10	7	19	8	n/a	n/a	1064
2008	994	6	6	20	7	n/a	n/a	1033
2009	920	4	5	15	1	n/a	n/a	945
2010	908	4	6	16	3	0	12	949
2011	867	9	7	9	2	0	24	918
2012	839	10	6	8	2	0	23	888
2013	834	10	4	10	2	0	23	883
2014	800	10	6	10	2	0	26	854
2015	799	8	5	13	1	0	25	851
2016	780	7	7	12	1	0	24	831
2017	762	10	7	10	2	1	18	810
2018	743	11	6	10	2	1	17	790
2019	710	10	6	10	1	1	22	760
2020	700	11	8	11	3	1	29	763
2021	687	10	7	16	1	0	33	754
2022	689	8	6	19	1	0	36	759
2023	698	13	6	19	1	1	45	783
2024	672	17	5	22	1	1	43	761

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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	840	50.0	16.8	2.1
1992	820	49.0	16.7	2.4
1993	779	48.0	16.2	5.4
1994	802	53.0	15.1	9.5
1995	880	53.5	16.4	9.9
1996	880	53.5	16.4	9.9
1997	899	51.5	17.5	9.7
1998	918	54.5	16.8	7.1
1999	899	58.0	15.5	8.1
2000	901	59.0	15.3	5.5
2001	954	62.0	15.4	7.7
2002	997	64.5	15.5	7.6
2003	997	64.5	15.5	7.6
2004	1024	64.5	15.9	7.2
2005	1040	68.5	15.2	7.9
2006	1036	66.5	15.6	9.8
2007	1064	70.0	15.2	16.3
2008	1033	69.0	15.0	13.3
2009	945	71.0	13.3	16.2
2010	949	70.0	13.5	18.9
2011	918	67.0	13.7	22.1
2012	888	64.0	13.8	22.5
2013	883	69.0	12.7	22.2
2014	854	70.5	12.1	23.8
2015	851	69.0	12.3	24.6
2016	831	66.0	12.5	23
2017	810	61.5	13.1	20.7
2018	790	63.8	12.3	18.2
2019	760	56.5	13.4	18.3
2020	763	58.0	13.1	15.9
2021	754	59.0	12.7	19.4
2022	759	58.0	13.0	13.6
2023	783	59.0	13.2	21.2
2024	761	61.0	12.4	22.6

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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	840	50.0	16.8	2.1
1992	820	49.0	16.7	2.4
1993	779	48.0	16.2	5.4
1994	802	53.0	15.1	9.5
1995	880	53.5	16.4	9.9
1996	880	53.5	16.4	9.9
1997	899	51.5	17.5	9.7
1998	918	54.5	16.8	7.1
1999	899	58.0	15.5	8.1
2000	901	59.0	15.3	5.5
2001	954	62.0	15.4	7.7
2002	997	64.5	15.5	7.6
2003	997	64.5	15.5	7.6
2004	1024	64.5	15.9	7.2
2005	1040	68.5	15.2	7.9
2006	1036	66.5	15.6	9.8
2007	1064	70.0	15.2	16.3
2008	1033	69.0	15.0	13.3
2009	945	71.0	13.3	16.2
2010	949	70.0	13.5	18.9
2011	918	67.0	13.7	22.1
2012	888	64.0	13.8	22.5
2013	883	69.0	12.7	22.2
2014	854	70.5	12.1	23.8
2015	851	69.0	12.3	24.6
2016	831	66.0	12.5	23
2017	810	61.5	13.1	20.7
2018	790	63.8	12.3	18.2
2019	760	56.5	13.4	18.3
2020	763	58.0	13.1	15.9
2021	754	59.0	12.7	19.4
2022	759	58.0	13.0	13.6
2023	783	59.0	13.2	21.2
2024	761	61.0	12.4	22.6

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 Pembroke Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,078

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembroke Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 60^th of 85 High schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Pembroke Academy)	43	23	20%
11th Grade Science (Pembroke School District)	43	23	20%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Academy)	34	25	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke School District)	33	25	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Pembroke Academy)	56	55	1%
11th Grade Reading (Pembroke School District)	55	55
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Pembroke Academy)	34	25	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Pembroke School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Pembroke Academy)	56	55	1%
All Grades Reading (Pembroke School District)	55	55
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Pembroke Academy)	43	23	20%
All Grades Science (Pembroke School District)	41	24	17%
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	760	783	3%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	10	19	90%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	710	698	1.7%
Two or More Races	22	45	104.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	21.2%	2.9%

Schools Near Pembroke Academy

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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
Pembroke Academy	Public	9-12	209 Academy Rd.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-7881	761	61	12.4	22.6%	672 (88.3%)	17 (2.2%)	22 (2.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.7%)	26.2	65^th of 87 public high schools	25.3%		29.5	60^th of 85 public high schools	29.4%	5	21.0	53.0	21.0	53.0	25.0	25.0	$15,078
Bow High School	Public	9-12	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 228-2210	611	48	12.7	5.9%	556 (91.0%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	75.2	18^th of 87 public high schools	79.3%		75.1	18^th of 85 public high schools	78.8%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	55.0	55.0	$17,666
Concord High School	Public	9-12	170 Warren St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-0800	1,448	112	12.9	32.1%	1,168 (80.7%)	122 (8.4%)	59 (4.1%)	64 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (1.9%)	30.5	60^th of 87 public high schools	31.0%		35.9	53^rd of 85 public high schools	37.6%	7	20.0	56.0	20.0	56.0	29.0	29.0	$17,927
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	157 Chichester Rd	Loudon	03307	Merrimack County	Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 325-7688	5	6	.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	87	9	9.6	4.6%	75 (86.2%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	104	0		64.4%	63 (60.6%)	7 (6.7%)	19 (18.3%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.5%)								(n/a)		42.0		42.0
Manchester Central High School	Public	9-12	535 Beech Street	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6363	1,127	89	12.6	40.8%	434 (38.5%)	177 (15.7%)	366 (32.5%)	30 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (10.2%)	18.6	74^th of 87 public high schools	14.9%		10.5	81^st of 85 public high schools	4.7%	7	16.0	45.0	16.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	$12,752
Manchester West High School	Public	9-12	9 Notre Dame Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6384	771	57	13.4	49.7%	350 (45.4%)	83 (10.8%)	208 (27.0%)	32 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.3%)	4.7	87^th of 87 public high schools	0.0%		10.9	79^th of 85 public high schools	7.1%	8		32.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$17,782
Merrimack Valley High School	Public	9-12	106 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 753-4311	756	54	14.0	22.8%	688 (91.0%)	19 (2.5%)	20 (2.6%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	40.5	44^th of 87 public high schools	49.4%		22.8	67^th of 85 public high schools	21.2%	23	28.0	58.0	28.0	58.0	32.0	32.0	$15,620
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,037	82	12.6	10.5%	931 (89.8%)	16 (1.5%)	37 (3.6%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Pembroke Academy

Is Pembroke Academy a good school?

Pembroke Academy ranks 65^th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Pembroke Academy?

Pembroke Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pembroke Hill School
Middle : Three Rivers School

What district is Pembroke Academy in?

Pembroke School District

How many students attend Pembroke Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 761 students attended Pembroke Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Pembroke Academy?

Students at Pembroke Academy are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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