Pittsfield High School

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Pittsfield High School ranks 59 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pittsfield High School is a public high school located in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 159 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly White student body, with over 90% of students identifying as White.

Pittsfield High School has had a fluctuating ranking among New Hampshire high schools, ranging from 27th out of 84 schools in 2020-2021 to 59th out of 87 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the state average and the surrounding school districts, such as Bow High School, Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, and Belmont High School. For example, Bow High School has a higher percentage of students proficient in mathematics (36%), reading (71%), and science (55%) compared to Pittsfield High School's proficiency rates of 16%, 52%, and 38%, respectively.

Pittsfield High School also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.75% in 2021-2022 to 35.22% in the current 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Bow High School (4.3%) and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy (3.5%). To address these challenges, Pittsfield High School should focus on improving academic performance, diversifying the student population, and providing additional support systems for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263-3403

(603) 435-6701

District: Pittsfield School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,889

Feeder schools for Pittsfield High School:

Elementary:	Pittsfield Elementary School
Middle:	Pittsfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

5.0%

American Indian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsfield High School ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (5%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsfield High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Pittsfield High School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsfield High School is $21,889.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsfield High School 59^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Pittsfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Pittsfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsfield School District 143^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pittsfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	12.09	74^th	79	6.3%
2010	20.34	69^th	81	14.8%
2011	50.54	44^th	81	45.7%
2012	64.28	26^th	83	68.7%
2013	17.06	72^nd	83	13.3%
2014	25.48	72^nd	85	15.3%
2015	15.53	67^th	77	13.0%
2016	17.31	75^th	84	10.7%
2017	27.48	70^th	82	14.6%
2018	28.87	59^th	81	27.2%
2019	6.20	70^th	71	1.4%
2021	60.18	27^th	84	67.9%
2022	39.40	52^nd	85	38.8%
2023	38.18	49^th	85	42.4%
2024	31.06	59^th	87	32.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Pittsfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	12.39	55^th	60	8.3%
2019	12.97	55^th	63	12.7%
2022	36.86	50^th	79	36.7%
2023	35.43	54^th	78	30.8%
2024	54.85	33^rd	81	59.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Pittsfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	49.56	28^th	61	54.1%
2019	2.73	61^st	61	0.0%
2021	75.56	10^th	60	83.3%
2022	31.13	55^th	78	29.5%
2023	24.82	60^th	78	23.1%
2024	11.56	78^th	82	4.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pittsfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	21.77	50^th	64	21.9%
2019	5.95	63^rd	66	4.5%
2021	58.92	19^th	67	71.6%
2022	34.34	59^th	85	30.6%
2023	31.52	56^th	83	32.5%
2024	30.07	59^th	87	32.2%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 27, 2017

As a parent of students recently graduating from PMHS, I am pleased with the leadership training received and confidence gained by their attending a small school. These skills enabled and are enabling them to climb to the top of the business/career ladders of their chosen professions in very short times. They all attended the colleges of their choices, too. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pittsfield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	240	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	242
1992	221	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	223
1993	230	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1994	242	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
1995	261	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	263
1996	261	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	263
1997	242	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
1998	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1999	243	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	245
2000	258	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	260
2001	282	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	284
2002	302	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	305
2003	302	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	305
2004	307	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	311
2005	254	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	262
2006	215	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	224
2007	208	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	215
2008	186	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	193
2009	171	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	179
2010	172	3	2	3	1	0	0	181
2011	148	2	1	4	0	0	0	155
2012	153	2	2	3	0	0	0	160
2013	165	2	0	4	0	0	0	171
2014	153	2	0	4	2	0	0	161
2015	162	3	2	0	0	0	4	171
2016	148	2	0	6	0	0	2	158
2017	156	2	1	5	0	0	2	166
2018	151	2	0	8	1	0	3	165
2019	144	1	0	5	2	0	2	154
2020	136	1	1	6	1	0	2	147
2021	139	2	0	6	3	0	3	153
2022	148	0	0	6	4	0	2	160
2023	144	0	0	8	6	0	1	159

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 Pittsfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	242	28.0	8.6	17.4
1992	223	20.8	10.7	25.6
1993	231	23.0	10.0	n/a
1994	244	22.8	10.7	43.4
1995	263	20.0	13.2	20.9
1996	263	20.0	13.2	20.9
1997	243	19.4	12.5	23.5
1998	247	19.4	12.7	0
1999	245	20.2	12.1	22.9
2000	260	19.9	13.1	18.5
2001	284	21.8	13.0	14.8
2002	305	22.0	13.9	20
2003	305	22.0	13.9	20
2004	311	23.5	13.2	17.4
2005	262	23.5	11.1	14.5
2006	224	24.0	9.3	16.1
2007	215	23.6	9.1	18.6
2008	193	21.0	9.2	22.8
2009	179	21.0	8.5	26.8
2010	181	21.3	8.5	30.9
2011	155	19.1	8.1	37.4
2012	160	16.6	9.6	42.5
2013	171	17.3	9.8	38
2014	161	17.6	9.1	37.9
2015	171	22.0	7.7	42.1
2016	158	21.0	7.5	41.8
2017	166	20.2	8.2	42.8
2018	165	17.5	9.4	40
2019	154	18.0	8.5	48.7
2020	147	16.9	8.6	40.8
2021	153	16.5	9.2	30.1
2022	160	15.9	10.0	28.8
2023	159	11.4	13.9	35.2

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 Pittsfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	242	28.0	8.6	17.4
1992	223	20.8	10.7	25.6
1993	231	23.0	10.0	n/a
1994	244	22.8	10.7	43.4
1995	263	20.0	13.2	20.9
1996	263	20.0	13.2	20.9
1997	243	19.4	12.5	23.5
1998	247	19.4	12.7	0
1999	245	20.2	12.1	22.9
2000	260	19.9	13.1	18.5
2001	284	21.8	13.0	14.8
2002	305	22.0	13.9	20
2003	305	22.0	13.9	20
2004	311	23.5	13.2	17.4
2005	262	23.5	11.1	14.5
2006	224	24.0	9.3	16.1
2007	215	23.6	9.1	18.6
2008	193	21.0	9.2	22.8
2009	179	21.0	8.5	26.8
2010	181	21.3	8.5	30.9
2011	155	19.1	8.1	37.4
2012	160	16.6	9.6	42.5
2013	171	17.3	9.8	38
2014	161	17.6	9.1	37.9
2015	171	22.0	7.7	42.1
2016	158	21.0	7.5	41.8
2017	166	20.2	8.2	42.8
2018	165	17.5	9.4	40
2019	154	18.0	8.5	48.7
2020	147	16.9	8.6	40.8
2021	153	16.5	9.2	30.1
2022	160	15.9	10.0	28.8
2023	159	11.4	13.9	35.2

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 Pittsfield High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,889

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsfield High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 85 High schools	40.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Pittsfield High School)	18	52	34%
11th Grade Science (Pittsfield School District)	17	52	35%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Pittsfield High School)	15	20	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pittsfield School District)	15	19	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Pittsfield High School)	38	43	5%
11th Grade Reading (Pittsfield School District)	38	42	4%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Pittsfield High School)	15	20	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Pittsfield School District)	35	27	8%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Pittsfield High School)	38	43	5%
All Grades Reading (Pittsfield School District)	42	36	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Pittsfield High School)	18	52	34%
All Grades Science (Pittsfield School District)	23	39	16%
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	154	159	3.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	144
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	35.2%	13.5%

Schools Near Pittsfield 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
Pittsfield High School	Public	9-12	23 Oneida St.	Pittsfield	03263	Merrimack County	Pittsfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 435-6701	159	11	13.9	35.2%	144 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31.1	59^th of 87 public high schools	32.2%		38.2	49^th of 85 public high schools	42.4%	10	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	38.0	38.0	$21,889
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)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(603) 325-7688	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy	Public	9-12	907 First NH Tpke.	Northwood	03261	Rockingham County	Coe-Brown Northwood Academy School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 942-5531	686	61	11.2	3.5%	661 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	86.5	11^th of 87 public high schools	87.4%		94	4^th of 85 public high schools	95.3%	7	45.0	74.0	45.0	74.0	64.0	64.0
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
Pembroke Academy	Public	9-12	209 Academy Rd.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-7881	783	59	13.2	21.2%	698 (89.1%)	13 (1.7%)	19 (2.4%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (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
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
Farmington Senior High School	Public	9-12	40 Thayer Dr.	Farmington	03835	Strafford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 755-2811	239	23	10.3	30.5%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	10.2	83^rd of 87 public high schools	4.6%		10.8	80^th of 85 public high schools	5.9%	3	10.0	43.0	10.0	43.0	17.0	17.0	$20,662
Concord High School	Public	9-12	170 Warren St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-0800	1,467	111	13.2	28.2%	1,187 (80.9%)	129 (8.8%)	56 (3.8%)	77 (5.2%)	12 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.4%)	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
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	784	56	14.0	25.0%	723 (92.2%)	19 (2.4%)	15 (1.9%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	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
CSI Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	26 Washington Street	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	CSI Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 753-0194	32	2	14.5	15.6%	30 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsfield High School

How many students attend Pittsfield High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Pittsfield High School.

Is Pittsfield High School a good school?

Pittsfield High School ranks 59^th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Pittsfield High School in?

Pittsfield School District

What schools feed into Pittsfield High School?

Pittsfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pittsfield Elementary School
Middle : Pittsfield Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pittsfield High School?

Students at Pittsfield High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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