Merrimack Valley High School

Merrimack Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
106 Village St,  Penacook, NH
Merrimack Valley School District
3.4
2.6
756 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36%
State Average
29%
Science
55%
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
154:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
92.2%
Black
2.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<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 132 Students
Plymouth State University 95 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 85 Students
Keene State College 81 Students
NHTI - Concord's Community College 81 Students
Colby-Sawyer College 64 Students
University of Vermont 62 Students
Boston University 55 Students
Saint Anselm College 38 Students
University of Connecticut 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Biology 34 Students
Education 24 Students
English 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 15 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Communications 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 162 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/28/2023
This was our second attempt at a new high school and we could not have been more pleased. Every single person was helpful and friendly and very resourceful. We loved every minute of it. My son was like a new person. He was engaging in conversation and making friends and of course doing the sports that he loved and thriving. His grades were so much better and the teachers were so responsive and helpful. I was not thrilled about moving but this school made it worth it and all my fears and worries were put aside. Thank you MVHS
2.0 Senior
3/15/2023
Nigh, this school used to be better but absolutely sht the bag in the past few years. Administration doesn't care, the guidance counselors don't care, students are disrespectful and honestly dumb, overall just no longer a decent school.
5.0 Parent
5/10/2022
Awesome teachers, staff and students. Involved parents. Great facilities. Well maintained - pride of the community.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
1.0 student
5/18/2024
If you're sick of having a kid, leaving them for a few years in the negligent hands of administration, and you won't have to bring them home! How they are treated by students while administration watches will finish your kid off. If they stand up to the torment, they'll get in trouble! They'll never...
1.0 other
9/3/2020
Very poor experience! College counselors do not care whether or not you succeed, and don't provide students with any tools to go much farther than community college. If you're bullied, it's blamed on you! Most of the teachers are very caring, but are under payed and don't have enough resources. Admi...
5.0 parent
7/9/2018
Good solid educational opportunities, a variety of co-curricular activities, nice upgraded facilities, and STEM opportunities.
2.0 student
4/4/2017
I am a student at this school and when I came out as trans, I was looked down upon by more teachers and students who don't try to understand. I also have slight disabilities but no teacher helps well enough with that. Whenever an assignment is given, the teachers are not reliable with taking care of...

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Merrimack Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Penacook, NH and is served by the Merrimack Valley School District in New Hampshire. The school has a total enrollment of 756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Merrimack Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $424,475. Discover additional schools in the area, like CSI Charter School, Teams Charter School, Second Start, and more. Learn more about what Penacook has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merrimack Valley High School.

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