Oyster River High School

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Oyster River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
55 Coe Dr,  Durham, NH
Oyster River Cooperative School District
3.2
2.7
825 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
D-
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
29
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
29%
Science
27%
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
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
86.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 331 Students
University of Vermont 171 Students
Boston University 167 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 104 Students
Northeastern University 92 Students
University of Rhode Island 90 Students
University of Connecticut 86 Students
Keene State College 75 Students
Quinnipiac University 62 Students
Plymouth State University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 105 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Biology 61 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Economics 37 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 139 Reviews
1.0 Parent
2/4/2025
The chances of getting an enjoyable experience at Oyster River are hit-or-miss. It's definitely no place to thrive if you're targeted for bullying. No student should have to spend their high school life enduring such abusive treatment from peers and a corrupt administration, but it is what it is.
5.0 Senior
1/19/2025
Good school and I enjoyed my four years there. I love the robotics club, we have worked together to build robots from scratch to compete at different levels. It's so much fun
4.0 Senior
11/30/2024
Oyster River High School implemented a new phone policy this school year (2024-2025). As a senior at first I was really upset and struggled with the rules. I felt as though I should have been able to use my phone when teachers weren't actively teaching. But as the year went on, I saw how more students were participating in class and staying focused on their assignments. As much as this new rule bugs me I think it has benefited the students at ORHS.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 9 Reviews
2.0 student
3/12/2025
They pay attention to the least helpful aspects of the students day to day life, such as parent meetings etc.. when they really should be paying attention to the students mental health in safety.
1.0 parent
8/8/2024
Never ever choose Oyster River unless you want to risk your children getting bullied to death -- figuratively AND LITERALLY. This school is quite tolerant of bullying, ranging from name-calling, malicious gossip, stealing to physical assault. Namely, ORHS has been witness to violent incidents caused...
1.0 parent
11/4/2022
Regardless of how many times parents and students have complained to the school about bullying, no progress is ever made. It’s very disappointing that the school claims to stand against bullying but never lives up to the ideals they teach. The bullying in Oyster River has only been exacerbating, esp...
1.0 parent
7/6/2022
Many teachers contribute to putting students’ mental health at risk by assigning at least 3 to 4 hours of homework every day. Parents and students have repeatedly addressed this issue to the school, but always fall on deaf ears. Adults use the excuse that students aren’t working hard enough. Further...

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Oyster River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Durham, NH, in the Durham neighborhood, and is served by the Oyster River Cooperative School District in New Hampshire. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 825 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Oyster River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $798,386. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dover Senior High School, Berwick Academy, Seacoast Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oyster River High School.

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