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Portsmouth High School

50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,030 students in grades 9-13, Portsmouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 1,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NH)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Portsmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Portsmouth High School's student population of 1,030 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
1,030 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Portsmouth High School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#45 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Portsmouth High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Portsmouth High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Portsmouth High School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Portsmouth High School and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portsmouth High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth High School's ranking?
Portsmouth High School is ranked #45 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Portsmouth High School often compared to?
Portsmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Exeter High School, Winnacunnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portsmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Portsmouth High School?
1,030 students attend Portsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Portsmouth High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Portsmouth High School offer ?
Portsmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Portsmouth High School part of?
Portsmouth High School is part of Portsmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 1,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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