Serving 1,635 students in grades 9-12, Nashua High School South ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,635 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in NH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Nashua High School South ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashua High School South is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nashua High School South is ranked #218 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Nashua High School South often compared to?
Nashua High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Nashua High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nashua High School South?
The graduation rate of Nashua High School South is 87%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nashua High School South?
1,635 students attend Nashua High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nashua High School South students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashua High School South?
Nashua High School South has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nashua High School South offer ?
Nashua High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nashua High School South part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,635 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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