Belmont High School

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Belmont High School ranks 23 rd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Belmont High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Belmont, New Hampshire, with a student population of 366. The school is part of the Shaker Regional School District, which is ranked 57 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Belmont High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 23rd out of 87 New Hampshire high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, with 68% proficient or better in reading and 56% in science, compared to the state averages of 53% and 39%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.5 over the past three school years, which can provide students with more individualized attention and support.

However, Belmont High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, and the school faces some challenges, such as a growing population of students from lower-income families and a lack of racial diversity, with over 94% of students identifying as white. While Belmont High School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Franklin High School and Laconia High School, some schools in the region, like Gilford High School and Prospect Mountain High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220-3905

(603) 267-6525

District: Shaker Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,442

Feeder schools for Belmont High School:

Elementary:	Belmont Elementary School
	Canterbury Elementary School
Middle:	Belmont Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belmont High School ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont High School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Belmont High School employs 32.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont High School is $18,442.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belmont High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont High School 23^rd of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Belmont High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Shaker Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Regional School District 57^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belmont High School

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Rank History for all students at Belmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	46.50	44^th	79	44.3%
2010	70.14	19^th	81	76.5%
2011	35.52	59^th	81	27.2%
2012	70.29	21^st	83	74.7%
2013	51.41	42^nd	83	49.4%
2014	60.32	31^st	85	63.5%
2015	39.31	43^rd	77	44.2%
2016	66.90	24^th	84	71.4%
2017	84.24	11^th	82	86.6%
2018	50.70	36^th	81	55.6%
2021	37.83	52^nd	84	38.1%
2022	55.69	28^th	85	67.1%
2023	43.08	41^st	85	51.8%
2024	67.88	23^rd	87	73.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Belmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	25.76	43^rd	60	28.3%
2019	27.13	47^th	63	25.4%
2021	21.47	49^th	59	16.9%
2022	41.95	44^th	79	44.3%
2023	41.94	44^th	78	43.6%
2024	73.39	17^th	81	79.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Belmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	72.73	10^th	61	83.6%
2019	36.24	37^th	61	39.3%
2021	58.27	20^th	60	66.7%
2022	63.80	22^nd	78	71.8%
2023	56.58	28^th	78	64.1%
2024	61.38	27^th	82	67.1%

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Rank History for White students at Belmont High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	50.44	25^th	64	60.9%
2019	28.42	48^th	66	27.3%
2021	35.45	40^th	67	40.3%
2022	58.58	24^th	85	71.8%
2023	42.63	41^st	83	50.6%
2024	66.56	25^th	87	71.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Belmont High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	347	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	353
1992	379	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	387
1993	382	1	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	391
1994	380	1	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	390
1995	397	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
1996	397	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
1997	412	0	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	421
1998	406	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	412
1999	418	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	420
2000	421	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
2001	432	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	435
2002	490	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	494
2003	490	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	494
2004	448	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	453
2005	475	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	483
2006	442	0	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	451
2007	465	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	467
2008	453	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	460
2009	457	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	464
2010	493	2	2	3	0	0	0	500
2011	451	4	3	3	0	0	0	461
2012	444	2	2	2	0	1	0	451
2013	413	2	3	4	1	1	0	424
2014	397	2	5	6	1	1	0	412
2015	400	2	3	7	0	2	0	414
2016	412	3	4	7	0	1	0	427
2017	391	2	2	5	0	1	0	401
2018	383	2	3	5	0	1	0	394
2019	379	3	5	4	0	0	0	391
2020	344	2	5	5	0	0	1	357
2021	349	5	3	3	0	0	4	364
2022	358	5	1	5	0	0	6	375
2023	347	7	0	6	0	0	6	366
2024	343	5	0	8	0	0	8	364

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 Belmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	353	28.0	12.6	7.4
1992	387	42.0	9.2	0
1993	391	25.1	15.6	0
1994	390	23.0	17.0	20.3
1995	404	28.5	14.2	16.8
1996	404	28.5	14.2	16.8
1997	421	28.0	15.0	16.9
1998	412	28.7	14.4	17.5
1999	420	30.0	14.0	14
2000	422	31.0	13.6	17.5
2001	435	31.0	14.0	8.7
2002	494	33.8	14.6	10.7
2003	494	33.8	14.6	10.7
2004	453	32.8	13.8	13.7
2005	483	34.2	14.1	14.5
2006	451	34.2	13.2	13.1
2007	467	34.3	13.6	14.8
2008	460	34.4	13.4	16.1
2009	464	33.3	13.9	19.2
2010	500	34.4	14.5	22.6
2011	461	34.4	13.4	28.9
2012	451	33.7	13.3	28.8
2013	424	33.9	12.5	27.4
2014	412	32.8	12.5	25.2
2015	414	34.0	12.1	30.2
2016	427	33.0	12.9	26
2017	401	32.3	12.4	28.2
2018	394	31.9	12.3	27.4
2019	391	32.2	12.1	29.4
2020	357	32.2	11.0	22.1
2021	364	32.2	11.3	16.5
2022	375	33.3	11.2	20.5
2023	366	29.2	12.5	27
2024	364	32.2	11.3	20.6

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 Belmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	353	28.0	12.6	7.4
1992	387	42.0	9.2	0
1993	391	25.1	15.6	0
1994	390	23.0	17.0	20.3
1995	404	28.5	14.2	16.8
1996	404	28.5	14.2	16.8
1997	421	28.0	15.0	16.9
1998	412	28.7	14.4	17.5
1999	420	30.0	14.0	14
2000	422	31.0	13.6	17.5
2001	435	31.0	14.0	8.7
2002	494	33.8	14.6	10.7
2003	494	33.8	14.6	10.7
2004	453	32.8	13.8	13.7
2005	483	34.2	14.1	14.5
2006	451	34.2	13.2	13.1
2007	467	34.3	13.6	14.8
2008	460	34.4	13.4	16.1
2009	464	33.3	13.9	19.2
2010	500	34.4	14.5	22.6
2011	461	34.4	13.4	28.9
2012	451	33.7	13.3	28.8
2013	424	33.9	12.5	27.4
2014	412	32.8	12.5	25.2
2015	414	34.0	12.1	30.2
2016	427	33.0	12.9	26
2017	401	32.3	12.4	28.2
2018	394	31.9	12.3	27.4
2019	391	32.2	12.1	29.4
2020	357	32.2	11.0	22.1
2021	364	32.2	11.3	16.5
2022	375	33.3	11.2	20.5
2023	366	29.2	12.5	27
2024	364	32.2	11.3	20.6

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 Belmont High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$18,442

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Belmont High School)	35	43	8%
11th Grade Science (Shaker Regional School District)	35	43	8%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Belmont High School)	32	16	16%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	32	15	17%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Belmont High School)	53	60	7%
11th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	53	59	6%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Belmont High School)	32	16	16%
All Grades Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Belmont High School)	53	60	7%
All Grades Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	55	53	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Belmont High School)	35	43	8%
All Grades Science (Shaker Regional School District)	41	34	7%
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	391	366	6.4%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	0	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	379	347	8.4%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	27%	2.4%

Schools Near Belmont 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
Belmont High School	Public	9-12	255 Seavey Rd.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 267-6525	364	32	11.3	20.6%	343 (94.2%)	5 (1.4%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	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
Laconia High School	Public	9-12	345 Union Ave.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 524-3350	583	53	11.0	46.1%	502 (86.1%)	27 (4.6%)	17 (2.9%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	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
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	399	28	14.5	33.1%	359 (90.0%)	6 (1.5%)	8 (2.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	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
Gilford High School	Public	9-12	88 Alvah Wilson Rd.	Gilford	03249	Belknap County	Gilford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 524-7135	491	41	11.9	13.0%	465 (94.7%)	5 (1.0%)	9 (1.8%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	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
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	40	4	10.0	52.5%	33 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)								(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	277	17	16.2	43.0%	255 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	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
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)
Pittsfield High School	Public	9-12	23 Oneida St.	Pittsfield	03263	Merrimack County	Pittsfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 435-6701	160	25	6.4	38.1%	144 (90.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	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
CSI Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	26 Washington Street	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	CSI Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 753-0194	47	2	21.3	14.9%	44 (93.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
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	405	36	11.3	20.7%	380 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont High School

How many students attend Belmont High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Belmont High School.

What is the racial makeup of Belmont High School?

Students at Belmont High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Belmont High School a good school?

Belmont High School ranks 23^rd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Belmont High School in?

Shaker Regional School District

What schools feed into Belmont High School?

Belmont High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belmont Elementary School
Elementary : Canterbury Elementary School
Middle : Belmont Middle School

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