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Conval Regional High School

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Conval Regional High School ranks 61 st of 86 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 86 New Hampshire High Schools

Better than 29% of New Hampshire high schools

Summary

Conval Regional High School is a public high school located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 654 students. The school is part of the Contoocook Valley School District, which is ranked 96 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Conval Regional High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 18th out of 81 high schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 61st out of 86 high schools in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and special education students performing relatively lower than their peers. While the school maintains a high graduation rate, its dropout rate is also high compared to the state average. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Keene High School, Conval Regional High School's performance is generally lower.

Conval Regional High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments and the SAT, is generally below the state and district averages. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that it may not have a high concentration of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.6 over the past few years, which could potentially contribute to improved student outcomes. Overall, the school's inconsistent performance and areas of concern indicate the need for targeted interventions and improvements to address the identified issues.

645

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,952

Per pupil spending ?

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458-2196

(603) 924-3869

District: Contoocook Valley School District

Feeder schools for Conval Regional High School:

Elementary:	Antrim Elementary School
	Dublin Consolidated School
	Francestown Elementary School
	Greenfield Elementary School
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	Hancock Elementary School
	Peterborough Elementary School
	Pierce Elementary School
	Temple Elementary School
Middle:	Great Brook School
	South Meadow School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2014 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (38% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg42%

New Hampshire avg46%

61^st of 86

New Hampshire public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

96^th of 158Contoocook Valley School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	31.1	61 of 86	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.9	38 of 87	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	47 of 85	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.5	23 of 85	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	42.5	47 of 84	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	71.7	18 of 81	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	63.4	27 of 82	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.9	31 of 84	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.2	38 of 77	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.1	60 of 85	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.9	31 of 83	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.9	51 of 83	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.0	50 of 81	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.5	25 of 81	69.1%	★★★★☆
2009	58.4	29 of 79	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	67 of 80	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.1	31 of 81	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	41 of 78	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	35 of 79	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	28 of 59	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.9	31 of 63	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.2	6 of 60	90.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	39.2	51 of 78	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	38 of 82	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.7	47 of 78	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.6	18 of 78	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	40.4	34 of 60	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.1	10 of 61	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.5	22 of 61	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2024	38.3	21 of 32	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.1	12 of 29	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.7	22 of 32	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	11.8	13 of 14	7.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.4	20 of 31	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.8	17 of 21	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	58 of 86	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.8	39 of 87	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.0	40 of 83	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	25 of 85	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	43.3	35 of 67	47.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.0	19 of 66	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	12 of 64	81.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)35th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2024)34th percentile-22 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)16th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading60%+5 vs state

Science28%-10 vs state

Mathematics21%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, June 15, 2024

A Disappointing Education Experience

Having experienced the SAU #1 ConVal school district firsthand, I must caution parents against entrusting their children's education to this organization. The entire district seems to operate under the thumb of the teachers union, resulting in a culture where mediocrity is tolerated and excellence is rarely rewarded.

One of the most glaring issues is the "one for all and all for one" mentality that pervades the SAU and school board. This approach fails to distinguish between top-performing teachers and those who consistently underperform. It's disheartening to see dedicated educators who strive for excellence lumped together with individuals who continuously produce subpar results in their classrooms.

Shockingly, only a quarter of the teachers within the ConVal school system demonstrate they are worth their salaries. This leaves a staggering majority whose contributions to students' academic growth and development are questionable at best.

Equally concerning is the mismanagement at the highest levels of the SAU. Instead of focusing on prudent financial stewardship and educational innovation, the superintendent has been preoccupied with suing the State of New Hampshire to secure additional funding for the district. This misplaced priority not only reflects a lack of strategic leadership but also raises doubts about the superintendent's ability to manage budgets responsibly and effectively.

Furthermore, the overall administration of the SAU #1 ConVal district appears out of touch with the needs of students and families. Important decisions are seemingly made without sufficient consideration for their impact on educational outcomes or community welfare.

In conclusion, SAU #1 ConVal fails to uphold standards of excellence in education due to its union-dominated governance, indiscriminate treatment of educators, and misdirected leadership priorities. Parents seeking a school district committed to fostering academic achievement and accountability should look elsewhere until substantial reforms are implemented to address these systemic issues. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Severe turnover in staff!! Terrible intervention, poor IEP and lack in accomodations. Close Quote

Schools Near Conval Regional High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading (2025)	NH SAS Mathematics (2025)	NH SAS Reading (2025)	NH SAS Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Conval Regional High School	Public	9-12	184 Hancock Rd.	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 924-3869	645	54	11.9	22.8%	595 (92.2%)	6 (0.9%)	22 (3.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	31.1	61^st of 86 public high schools	29.1%		49.9	38^th of 87 public high schools	56.3%	23	21.0	60.0	21.0	60.0	28.0	28.0	$20,952
Conant Middle High School (H)	Public	9-12	3 Conant Way	Jaffrey	03452	Cheshire County	Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 532-8131	336	16	21.2	23.2%	289 (86.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.2%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	29.2	64^th of 86 public high schools	25.6%		18.1	75^th of 87 public high schools	13.8%	11	24.0	58.0	24.0	58.0	24.0	24.0	$18,775
Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School	Public	9-12	57 School Rd.	Wilton	03086	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 732-9230	147	16	9.1	15.6%	141 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	29	65^th of 86 public high schools	24.4%		49.7	39^th of 87 public high schools	55.2%	26	25.0	58.0	25.0	58.0	22.0	22.0	$23,690
Mascenic Regional High School	Public	9-12	175 Turnpike Rd.	New Ipswich	03071	Hillsborough County	Mascenic Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-1113	252	22	11.7	15.9%	239 (94.8%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37.7	54^th of 86 public high schools	37.2%		27.4	64^th of 87 public high schools	26.4%	10	25.0	68.0	25.0	68.0	21.0	21.0	$16,789
Hillsboro-Deering High School	Public	9-12	12 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1130	334	35	9.4	36.2%	306 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	45.8	44^th of 86 public high schools	48.8%		42.6	42^nd of 87 public high schools	51.7%	2	16.0	59.0	16.0	59.0	54.0	54.0	$21,979
Milford High School	Public	9-12	100 West St.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4201	655	61	10.7	14.4%	577 (88.1%)	9 (1.4%)	34 (5.2%)	13 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.4%)	39.9	51^st of 86 public high schools	40.7%		59.2	32^nd of 87 public high schools	63.2%	19	30.0	64.0	30.0	64.0	24.0	24.0	$17,814
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock	Public, Charter	9-12	310 Marlboro St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Making Community Connections Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 283-0844	80	6	14.2	32.5%	68 (85.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	31 Washington Street	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Gathering Waters Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 733-8969	67	10	7.0	23.9%	61 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Monadnock Regional High School	Public	9-12	580 Old Homestead Hwy	Swanzey	03446	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-6575	448	35	12.7	24.6%	420 (93.8%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	24.5	67^th of 86 public high schools	22.1%		7.2	85^th of 87 public high schools	2.3%	18	17.0	57.0	17.0	57.0	26.0	26.0	$20,675
John Stark Regional High School	Public	9-12	618 N Stark Hwy	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	John Stark Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-7675	612	54	11.3	15.2%	563 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	50.7	37^th of 86 public high schools	57.0%		35.1	52^nd of 87 public high schools	40.2%	15	22.0	67.0	22.0	67.0	44.0	44.0	$20,956

Frequently Asked Questions about Conval Regional High School

What district is Conval Regional High School in?

Contoocook Valley School District

How many students attend Conval Regional High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 645 students attended Conval Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Conval Regional High School?

Students at Conval Regional High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Conval Regional High School?

Conval Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Antrim Elementary School
Elementary : Dublin Consolidated School
Elementary : Francestown Elementary School
Elementary : Greenfield Elementary School
Elementary : Hancock Elementary School
Elementary : Peterborough Elementary School
Elementary : Pierce Elementary School
Elementary : Temple Elementary School
Middle : Great Brook School
Middle : South Meadow School

Is Conval Regional High School a good school?

Conval Regional High School ranks 61^st of 86 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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