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Gathering Waters Charter School (H)

Q: Is Gathering Waters Charter School (H) a good school?

Gathering Waters Charter School (H) ranks 30 th of 89 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 67 students attended Gathering Waters Charter School (H).

Q: What is the racial makeup of Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?

Students at Gathering Waters Charter School (H) are 91% White, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 89 New Hampshire High Schools

Better than 66% of New Hampshire high schools

Summary

Gathering Waters Charter School (H) is a small public charter high school in Keene, NH, serving grades 9–12 and 67 students in a close-knit setting. Its 7-to-1 student-teacher ratio is much smaller than at nearby Keene High School, which may allow for more individualized attention. The school ranked 30th of 89 New Hampshire high schools in 2025–26, placing it in the upper third statewide and slightly ahead of Keene High, although its ranking declined from 12th in 2023–24. Its enrollment is similar to nearby Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, but far smaller than traditional area high schools.

Science is Gathering Waters’ clearest academic strength. Sixty-four percent of students were proficient in science, compared with 38% statewide and 39% at Keene High. This strong result is consistent with the school’s earlier science performance. Graduation is another positive: the 2024–25 graduation rate was 95.2%, above the 87.0% state average and higher than Keene High’s 89.3%. Mathematics and reading are more mixed. Math proficiency was 25%, below the state’s 44% but generally competitive with nearby schools, while reading proficiency was 50%, below the state’s 55%. Both subjects were stronger in 2023–24, suggesting that recent results may partly reflect the performance of particular student groups.

Parents should also consider the school’s 4.7% dropout rate, which is above the 2.3% state average and Keene High’s 2.5%. Strong graduation and elevated dropout figures can occur together when most students who remain enrolled successfully complete high school, while some students leave earlier. Because only 67 students attend, a few students can substantially change percentages and rankings from year to year. Overall, Gathering Waters offers a notably small learning environment, excellent science outcomes, and strong graduation results, but families should ask about math and reading supports, student retention, and how the school is addressing its recent ranking decline.

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

31 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431-3102

(603) 733-8969

District: Gathering Waters Charter School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Asian:

3.0%

Pacific Islander:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2024 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the New Hampshire average (87%)

✓Above the New Hampshire median (66th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2024

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg34%

New Hampshire avg46%

30^th of 89

New Hampshire public high schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 20 pts since 2024

From top 14% (2024) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 166Gathering Waters Charter School 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
2026	53.7	30 of 89	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	83.3	12 of 87	86.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2024	77.0	15 of 87	82.8%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2024)83rd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?

Science64%+26 vs state

Reading50%-5 vs state

Mathematics25%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SAT Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading (2026)	NH SAS Mathematics (2026)	NH SAS Reading (2026)	NH SAS Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	31 Washington St	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%)	53.7	30^th of 89 public high schools	66.3%					(n/a)	25.0	50.0	25.0	50.0	64.0	64.0
Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School	Public, Charter	9-12	311 Main St	Keene	03435	Cheshire County	Granite Valley Preparatory Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(603) 762-8898	0																		(n/a)	38.0	62.0	38.0	62.0	23.0	23.0
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%)	30.3	66^th of 89 public high schools	25.8%					(n/a)	403.0	40.0	< 10%	40.0	40.0	40.0
Keene High School	Public	9-12	43 Arch St.	Keene	03431	Cheshire County	Keene School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-0640	1,288	105	12.2	23.4%	1,132 (87.9%)	14 (1.1%)	48 (3.7%)	21 (1.6%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (4.3%)	50.9	34^th of 89 public high schools	61.8%		53.4	32^nd of 86 public high schools	62.8%	2	26.0	63.0	26.0	63.0	39.0	39.0	$17,840
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%)	21.4	75^th of 89 public high schools	15.7%		24.5	67^th of 86 public high schools	22.1%	8	17.0	47.0	17.0	47.0	26.0	26.0	$20,675
Hinsdale High School	Public	9-12	49 School St	Hinsdale	03451	Cheshire County	Hinsdale School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 336-5984	155	22	7.1	39.4%	131 (84.5%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.6%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (8.4%)	15.7	79^th of 89 public high schools	11.2%		23.9	68^th of 86 public high schools	20.9%	11	14.0	43.0	14.0	43.0	23.0	23.0	$24,420
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%)	36.8	55^th of 89 public high schools	38.2%		29.2	64^th of 86 public high schools	25.6%	9	19.0	53.0	19.0	53.0	39.0	39.0	$18,775
Fall Mountain Regional High School	Public	9-12	134 Fmrhs Rd	Alstead	03602	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 835-6318	479	35	13.6	29.6%	448 (93.5%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	34.1	60^th of 89 public high schools	32.6%		47.1	40^th of 86 public high schools	53.5%	20	21.0	51.0	21.0	51.0	36.0	36.0	$20,720
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%)	34.5	59^th of 89 public high schools	33.7%		31.1	61^st of 86 public high schools	29.1%	2	19.0	56.0	19.0	56.0	33.0	33.0	$20,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Gathering Waters Charter School (H)

Is Gathering Waters Charter School (H) a good school?

Gathering Waters Charter School (H) ranks 30^th of 89 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 67 students attended Gathering Waters Charter School (H).

What is the racial makeup of Gathering Waters Charter School (H)?

Students at Gathering Waters Charter School (H) are 91% White, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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