Pinkerton Academy

Pinkerton Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5 Pinkerton St,  Derry, NH
3.9
5.0
3,108 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$17,226

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
219
Full Time Teachers
213
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
82.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
52%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
29%
Science
51%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
88.2%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best HS For Athletes in New Hampshire
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Hampshire 779 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 439 Students
Boston University 358 Students
Plymouth State University 270 Students
University of Vermont 259 Students
Keene State College 258 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 224 Students
University of Rhode Island 203 Students
Suffolk University 191 Students
University of Connecticut 190 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 271 Students
Psychology 239 Students
Nursing 186 Students
Biology 171 Students
Marketing 151 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Finance 69 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 66 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 61 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 719 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/23/2025
Overall, a safe campus resource and police officers and other safety protocols in place. School has great sports and team spirit and many clubs and activities to participate in.
5.0 Parent
5/2/2025
PA is a large school with a lot to offer students, academically and extracurricularly. You do have to be a very good athlete to participate in sports, because the school is so large there is a lot of competition.
4.0 Senior
1/8/2025
I think that this school is a good school for preparing students for their future careers and plans. I think Pinkerton has things they can change but I believe overall it is a great school to prepare you for your future career paths.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 other
6/6/2023
My entire family went to Pinkerton, and we all had our own great experiences there. From my mother and father to my older sister, and myself. So over many many years, this school has served us all phenomenally. I love the huge variety of classes that you can choose from, I was able to gain some poin...
5.0 parent
2/4/2022
Great range of offerings for students including technical and career development
5.0 parent
12/8/2021
My family really enjoyed Pinkerton Academy - they took advantage of the countless classes and extracurriculars offered which really helped. Pinkerton has everything to offer an adolescent. From sports to robotics you can find a way to make friends and build connections. I strongly recommend Pinkerto...

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Pinkerton Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 5 Pinkerton St in Derry, in the Derry neighborhood. Annual tuition is $17,226. The school has a total enrollment of 3,108 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Pinkerton Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $536,825. Discover additional schools in the area, like Next Charter School, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, West Running Brook Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Derry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinkerton Academy.

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