Kearsarge Regional High School is a public high school in North Sutton, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Kearsarge Regional School District SAU 65, and serves students from the towns of Bradford, Warner, Sutton, New London, Newbury, Springfield and Wilmot.
Serving 487 students in grades 9-13, Kearsarge Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearsarge Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kearsarge Regional High School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Kearsarge Regional High School is dedicated to seeking a variety of academic and social settings that provide students with access to real life situations.
School Mascot
Cougars
School Rankings
Kearsarge Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearsarge Regional High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
92%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearsarge Regional High School's ranking?
Kearsarge Regional High School is ranked #208 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kearsarge Regional High School often compared to?
Kearsarge Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkinton High School, Merrimack High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearsarge Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Kearsarge Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kearsarge Regional High School?
487 students attend Kearsarge Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kearsarge Regional High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearsarge Regional High School?
Kearsarge Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kearsarge Regional High School offer ?
Kearsarge Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearsarge Regional High School part of?
Kearsarge Regional High School is part of Kearsarge Regional School District.
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