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 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Keene High School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (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 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1828
Colors
Black, Black/Orange
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Keene High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keene High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
88%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene High School's ranking?
Keene High School is ranked #247 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 87%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Keene High School?
1,288 students attend Keene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% 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, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keene High School?
Keene High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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