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Concord High School

Public | 9-12 | 1792 students

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Posted April 21, 2010

My daughter graduated from CHS last year. She is attending college and has chosen her major. She has connected with teachers on a personal level at CHS...teachers who went above and beyond the call of duty to help her through her years there. The staff also does a great job at holding kids accountable for their own choices. This is such an important step into adulthood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

Almost all the teachers a kind, caring, and just a pleasure to know.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2009

One of my children graduated from Concord High a couple of years ago. I tend to agree with the reviewer that said the mentality is move 'em up, move 'em out. Fine school for kids that love learning and do well in any environment, and probably OK for special needs kids. Kids that struggle will find little help, but they'll graduate anyway.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2009

The job is, get us in get us out. smart kids get benefits, slower kids are overlooked. few teachers have any passion
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 2, 2009

My sister got accepted to both Harvard and MIT based on her educatoin atn CHS.


Posted February 16, 2006

This is a really good school. They offer a lot of advanced classes, and some of them even count as college credits. The teachers are always willing to help you too, so it's great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 18, 2006

I have a child who is a freshman at this school. The school offers rigourous academics and extensive extra curricular activities and clubs. Teachers are excellent and many have advanced degrees. I have found them very responsive to parents and answer emails the same day! Same goes for the guidance councellors. Excellent school with lots to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2005

I attended this school a few years ago. Concord High provides a great oppurtunity for any student who attends. All the teachers are wonderful and very knowledgable in not only what they teach but also in the way that they teach. There are also certain teachers that stand out incredibly in my mind. All teachers, administrators and counselors look to build on the potential of every student individually above and beyond. The facility itself is wonderfully cared for and is fit for the capacity of students that attend year by year. Over all wonderful in any aspect a parent could hope for their childs education. I wish I could go back and continue my education through that system.
—Submitted by Erin Macey, a former student


Posted November 25, 2004

Just a great school; well-organized; good content range; fine teachers; nice plant.
—Submitted by peter eklof, a parent


Posted April 24, 2004

I was a student there and found myself lost, the first month I was there. If it weren't for some outstanding teachers and principals I would've never graduated. I loved concord High.
—Submitted by Laura Grant, a former student


Posted August 26, 2003

Concord high was a great school when I went there. I now have family there and they like it very much. Overall my time there was great and the rest of my family loves it also. They have lots to offer students and get them on the path of success.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 36% in 2011.

419 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

418 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2011.

414 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students37%
Female37%
Male36%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)25%
Asian16%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Non-economically disadvantaged40%
With educational disability0%
Without educational disability42%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English39%

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)44%
Asian44%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
With educational disability30%
Without educational disability83%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English80%

Writing

All Students51%
Female60%
Male42%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)38%
Asian43%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
With educational disability20%
Without educational disability56%
English language learners6%
Proficient in English53%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 92%
Black 4% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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170 Warren St
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-0800

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