Keene High School

Keene High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
43 Arch St,  Keene, NH
Keene School District
3.4
2.0
1,328 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
75.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33%
State Average
29%
Science
49%
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
152:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
87.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
1.3%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 271 Students
Keene State College 182 Students
University of Vermont 167 Students
Boston University 122 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 97 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 88 Students
Plymouth State University 83 Students
Northeastern University 74 Students
Colby-Sawyer College 72 Students
Dartmouth College 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 99 Students
Business 92 Students
Biology 76 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Chemistry 40 Students
Environmental Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 292 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/10/2025
I started at Keene High School right as a new principle started and it was definitely an... experience, there was a lot of drama and fights some between teachers and students in the beginning, but after my junior year a lot started to change, the administrators locked down on students not following the guidelines, skipping class, not participating, became more of a system rather than a high school, I stayed out of trouble but it was a mess at that school.
3.0 Senior
5/5/2025
My experience at Keene High School was challenging. While I'm proud of what I accomplished, I often felt the school prioritized sports at the expense of other programs. The arts, in particular, were underfunded and overlooked, making it difficult for students like me to feel fully supported. Still, these challenges taught me to speak up, stay resilient, and shaped the values I'll carry with me into the future.
2.0 Alum
4/16/2025
My overall experience at Keene High School was flooded with anxiety and not bowing what I am supposed to do with my life. I didn't really have anybody advising and looking after me in the right way. The only thing i truly enjoyed was to play my sports, but then again they always get clicky. High school wasn't the best experience for me, but there isn't always going to be just one factor to blame. It was fun and all but also depressing and misleading.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 8 Reviews
1.0 student
9/9/2025
There was a point in time where I would meet with my counselor weekly sophomore year and that was great. Honestly I needed it and she was helpful enough, but then she randomly just stopped answering my emails and I can't set up appointments with her. Since then I've had to email my counselor probabl...
1.0 student
6/10/2025
I'm a junior, and I'm taking the HiSET to leave this school early — and honestly, I can't get out fast enough. The teachers here barely teach. Most of the time, we're left to figure things out on our own, and when we ask for help, it's either brushed off or treated like a burden. The administration...
1.0 parent
3/2/2024
I give a one star only because I had to plus I agree where it states "they give them what is required" ( only.).....BUT NOT WHAT THEY NEED. Special ed students in this school are dismissed emotionally, it's all about the "jocs"......if you have no choice and your child falls into ESE catagory, And y...
2.0 parent
6/3/2022
The teachers are dedicated and know their subjects. Parents turn out for theatre and music. Yet the staff are undermined by policies (homework does not count toward grade), "study" hall is noisy cafeteria, and a teacher who was punched 2022 needed surgery.

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Keene High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Keene, NH and is served by the Keene School District in New Hampshire. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,328 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Keene High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedarcrest School, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Gathering Waters Charter School (H), and more. Learn more about what Keene has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Keene High School.

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