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Hinsdale High School

Public Grades 9-12

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 86 New Hampshire High Schools

Better than 21% of New Hampshire high schools

Summary

Hinsdale High School is a public high school in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, serving 160 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hinsdale School District, which is ranked 144 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hinsdale High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests like the NH SAS and SAT. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 19% of Hinsdale High School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42%. Similarly, in Reading, Hinsdale High School scored 52% proficient or better, while the state average was 55%. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 87.1% to 93.1%, but its dropout rate is also higher than the state average, ranging from 2.5% to 3.4%.

Hinsdale High School's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking 66th out of 80 New Hampshire high schools for female students and 64th out of 78 for male students, both with a 1-star rating. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.4% to 44.38% in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like Keene High School and Gathering Waters Charter School (H), Hinsdale High School's performance is generally lower, suggesting the school and district may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing potential equity concerns.

155

Students ?

7.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,420

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451-2388

(603) 336-5984

District: Hinsdale School District

Feeder schools for Hinsdale High School:

Elementary:	Hinsdale Elementary School
Middle:	Hinsdale Middle High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Asian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2015 → 21st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (34% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Dropout rate above the New Hampshire average (6% vs 2%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg30%

New Hampshire avg46%

68^th of 86

New Hampshire public high schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 65 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

144^th of 158Hinsdale 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	23.9	68 of 86	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.8	61 of 87	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	10.9	78 of 85	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.9	70 of 85	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.7	63 of 84	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.8	66 of 71	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.8	56 of 81	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.3	71 of 82	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.0	60 of 84	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	81.8	11 of 77	85.7%	★★★★☆
2014	52.9	41 of 85	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.9	57 of 83	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.2	47 of 83	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	76.0	14 of 81	82.7%	★★★★☆
2010	60.7	31 of 81	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.0	18 of 79	77.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	24.0	66 of 80	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	51 of 78	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	38 of 59	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	7.3	62 of 63	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	59.7	22 of 60	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	22.6	64 of 78	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.0	55 of 82	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	5.3	76 of 78	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.3	70 of 78	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.4	57 of 60	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.1	47 of 61	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	48 of 61	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	24.7	24 of 29	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	64 of 86	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.4	46 of 87	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	11.0	80 of 83	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.5	72 of 85	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.5	57 of 67	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.5	59 of 66	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.4	39 of 64	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)26th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)18th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2023)17th percentile+9 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading52%-3 vs state

Science29%-9 vs state

Mathematics19%-23 vs state

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Schools Near Hinsdale 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
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%)	23.9	68^th of 86 public high schools	20.9%		29.8	61^st of 87 public high schools	29.9%	7	19.0	52.0	19.0	52.0	29.0	29.0	$24,420
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
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%)	53.4	32^nd of 86 public high schools	62.8%		34.2	54^th of 87 public high schools	37.9%	22	27.0	69.0	27.0	69.0	40.0	40.0	$17,840
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hinsdale High School

Is Hinsdale High School a good school?

Hinsdale High School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of New Hampshire high schools.

What schools feed into Hinsdale High School?

Hinsdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hinsdale Elementary School
Middle : Hinsdale Middle High School

What is the racial makeup of Hinsdale High School?

Students at Hinsdale High School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Hinsdale High School in?

Hinsdale School District

How many students attend Hinsdale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 155 students attended Hinsdale High School.

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