Woodsville High School, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, is a public secondary school located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, serving the towns of Haverhill, Bath, Warren, Piermont, and Benton. The school is operated by School Administrative Unit 23.
Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Woodsville High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Woodsville High School's student population of 228 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1886
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Woodsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodsville High School is 0.12, 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
#245 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
94%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Engineers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodsville High School's ranking?
Woodsville High School is ranked #245 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodsville High School?
The graduation rate of Woodsville High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Woodsville High School?
228 students attend Woodsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Woodsville High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodsville High School?
Woodsville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodsville High School offer ?
Woodsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodsville High School part of?
Woodsville High School is part of Haverhill Cooperative School District.
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