Keene High School is a public high school located in Keene, New Hampshire. It serves the city of Keene and the surrounding towns of Chesterfield, Harrisville, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Westmoreland and Winchester.
Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, Keene High School 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 32% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keene High School's student population of 1,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1828
Colors
Black, Black/Orange
School Rankings
Keene High School 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 Keene High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
87%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene High School's ranking?
Keene High School is ranked #222 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Keene High School often compared to?
Keene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monadnock Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keene High School?
The graduation rate of Keene High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Keene High School?
1,328 students attend Keene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Keene High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keene High School?
Keene High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keene High School offer ?
Keene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keene High School part of?
Keene High School is part of Keene School District.
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