2024 Best Public High Schools for STEM in New Hampshire

• Academy for Science & Design Charter School, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  97 reviews

Parent: ASD has an advanced and challenging curriculum and for some people, there is a lot of homework. This is our child's 3rd year in school and he loves it. Our child can do most of his work during study hall and has never felt overwhelmed by the amount of work. He's math and science oriented and we knew this was the best school for him. The counselors are top-notch and make sure the students feel heard and understood yet provide gentle guidance. The school provides many after-school activities as well as opportunities to bring families together. We feel that we are part of a great community. This year, ASD is in its new home; the building is beautiful and classrooms have walls- this was a concern for many people- but most importantly the school continues to provide excellent academics that prep the students for well-rounded college. We're grateful for ASD.... Read 97 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• SAU 70, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  133 reviews

Senior: While Hanover High School may not be the best in the nation, it is a fantastic public school that gives students rigorous learning opportunities and allows us to excel, and also gives us a safe environment. I have had a good experience with other students and faculty, and (from the perspective of a Black LGBTQ+ student) people are accepting and open-minded. I have never had a bad teacher here and have truly enjoyed the classroom environment some of them have provided. Meetings with supportive counselors helped me through the college search and application process. And the friends I have met here are great! Our school building is well-maintained and our facilities are great, with spaces for people to hang out or work quietly. One of my favorite spots to be with friends is the often-unoccupied photo classroom tucked away in the art department. (We are pretty introverted and don’t like the loud atrium or cafeteria!) I can say that Hanover has given me a fulfilling high school experience.... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  286 reviews

Freshman: I am a currently freshman at HBHS, and I will admit I haven't entirely liked it. The school's entire culture is passed off as we are "snobby spoiled whites" which to a fair point is very true. Compared to other public schools in Nashua, or Amhearst the school takes too much pride in the high quality of grades they get on PSATS, SATS, and state-required tests. The dress code is never reinforced by the teachers, or administration causing girls to wear very revealing clothes at times to dances, and just every day. Its very hard for independent students who prefer to work alone, and or want to be alone due to there shyness, or social awkwardness are never looked at brightly. I am a loner who left 2 different friend groups, and many of us are looked as outcasts. When I try to interact with any of the teachers, subs, or students they give me awkward stares as if though I'm an alien. We recently got new guidance counselors this year, and I must admit most of them are fantastic.... Read 286 reviews

• grade A

• Students 830

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Amherst, NH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  174 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed my experience at Souhegan High School. As a recently graduated student, I can confidentially say that this school and the staff are eager to help you achieve your future goals all while maintains a fun, friendly, and sustainable environment. Some of the best parts of my experience included certain courses such as global citizenship as well as marine biology in which I took my senior year as these two courses helped me build more of an interest in the world around me. Along with classes, having free periods is nice too. Souhegan sets you up for free time throughout your first three years of high school by making it so most people can knock out needed credits allowing time for free periods or classes that you want to take for fun but aren’t required. Overall, I believe that Souhegan high school is a good school in which not only prepares you for the future but also teaches you things you can do to be a better citizen, person, and learner.... Read 174 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 702

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lebanon School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  146 reviews

Alum: Lebanon has a great math and science program, as well as plenty of art classes, they have some really great teachers who make it enjoyable to learn. My favorite parts of Lebanon high school are the teachers I had, my least favorite was dealing with the administration. The school counselors aren’t all that helpful or supportive, and information about the school and its policies is distributed rather poorly. But overall, it’s a great place where you have a lot of options and places to grow.... Read 146 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Portsmouth School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  159 reviews

Senior: Portsmouth High School has given me the opportunity to find my passion. The faculty pushed has to participate and succeed. Through the Environmental Change Organization and my different science class, I found my passion. Portsmouth High School has set me up for success, with only a little help from a college counselor. There only fault is the lack of college prep they offer. With only one college counselor for over a thousand students, there wasn't enough prep offered. Overall PHS has set me up for success.... Read 159 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,049

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hopkinton School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  89 reviews

Senior: Hopkinton high school is a school where everyone gets along with each other just like family. It is located in a small town named Contoocook and many people have known each other for such a long time. This brings out the quality of genuine love and support towards each other and especially the sports teams in Hopkinton high school. Many parents attend games even when it is very far away which allows the teams to get pumped up to play! Graduated students come to support the athletes whenever they can as well. There are obviously pros and cons to the small school but majorly, the friendly quality of Hopkinton is clear!... Read 89 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 321

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bow School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  152 reviews

Senior: Bow High School has been an amazing experience. The teaching is amazing, some of the teachers I had at the school, I will keep in touch with for the rest of my life. The sports have been great, and I've learned a lot throughout them. They do a tremendous job helping students graduate and get ready for college/tech school, or whatever they plan to do in their future. The food and facilities are great too. The only place where it lacks is in diversity. As an Gay Athlete, I am part of a very small group at Bow. Obviously Bow cannot create diversity, but I think they could try to do a better job adding diversity into the curriculum. But other than that, Bow has been an amazing experience, and they do a great job preparing students for their lives after High School!... Read 152 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 626

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Windham School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  167 reviews

Junior: I switched from a charter school to Windham because they had way more resources available and I'm honestly so glad I did! It's a great school, very well funded, committed teachers, and an involved community. Really great experience overall!... Read 167 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,059

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Profile School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  59 reviews

Senior: Profile is a great, tight-knit community. There is definitely a heavy emphasis on athletics, especially skiing and soccer. Some sports are less funded and recognized. There isn't much diversity and classes are very small. Teachers here care deeply about students and work incredibly hard to ensure we receive the best possible education.... Read 59 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 143

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Kearsarge Regional School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.28 out of 5  136 reviews

Freshman: Kearsarge is a very small but accepting school! Kearsarge is ranked very high in the top schools in the state, and I agree that it should be. I have attended schools within the Kearsarge regional school district my whole life and those operating and teaching in the schools make their priority the children. I have always felt safe and included. Kearsarge has many well-run programs for sports and extra curriculars. The Kearsarge regional school district provides opportunities for all students to make sure everyone succeeds... Read 136 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hampton, NH•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  171 reviews

Sophomore: Overall, winnacunnet is a great high school. The best parts are the extensive class selection, and great volunteer opportunities! The worst parts are that while most teachers are good, some are unbearably unfair, and the student-teacher relationship is horrendous. I would like to see more in depth evaluations of teachers.... Read 171 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,109

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Bedford School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  507 reviews

Alum: Obviously a high school experience is dependent on a variety of factors, but I truly believe that Bedford High School cares about its students. The teachers are kind and accessible; there are numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement; and the school itself is enrolled in a variety of large competitions/etc. for students -- if a student works hard enough, they'll easily find that BHS has a lot to offer, especially as a public school. The only issue is with administration, which primarily operates under the reactionary shadow of aggressive parents, making it hard to see long-lasting change of any sort, and also preventing students from really getting involved in their curriculum-based/formal education.... Read 507 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,451

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Sunapee School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: Generally, I've been pleased with the quality of education my kids have received here and the willingness of the admin to help provide additional options and learning support as needed. There are some stellar teachers, and the extracurricular and enrichment options are impressive. The school isn't perfect, however, tends to take a more autocratic approach than not, and their dress code victim-blames girls. Overall, a good school system that challenges students with room for improvement like most of us.... Read 32 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 132

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Oyster River Cooperative School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  180 reviews

Senior: Oyster River is definitely an amazing school in general. There are high-level academic opportunities, excellent staff, and a safe, inclusive environment. A highlight of the school would be the staffing, and their friendly and understanding nature. One thing that they could work on is using more student feedback to make decisions, whether it is an administrative level decision, or a classroom level decision.... Read 180 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 858

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Goffstown School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  380 reviews

Senior: Both the staff and student body at Goffstown High School are inclusive and welcoming. I love the personal connections with different teachers and admin because of the school’s small size. While there is a strong school community, it would be beneficial to the school and its students if there were more smaller communities of which the students and staff share similar interests. Change is always good, but Goffstown High School is an inviting environment for all!... Read 380 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,005

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Nashua School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  466 reviews

Senior: I feel very lucky to go to Nashua High School South (NHSS) because of the advantages that come with being in a large school district. With such a large school district, having two public high schools with about 1500 students each, there are so many classes to choose from. One class I have been taking for the last year is Biotech. This is a two-year program with its own lab and lots of hands-on learning experiences. We learn about microbiology, bioethics, and the pharmaceuticals industry. Through this class, students are able to get college credit through local New Hampshire community colleges. There are many other classes like this, such as cosmetology, nursing, and careers in education. These classes are so useful for anyone who wants a future in these careers, and gives us a head start in the field, even allowing nursing students to graduate high school with their LNA. After hearing from other high schoolers about the classes offered to them, I feel very fortunate to go to NHSS.... Read 466 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,813

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Salem School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  236 reviews

Senior: Overall, I don’t have much to complain about. My experience with the school itself has actually been wonderful. The newly renovated building is gorgeous and comfortable, and some of the classes offered here have opportunities that don’t exist at other schools. Our CTE programs are incredible. I’ve also loved the majority of my teachers, the guidance department, and the other support systems at SHS. Of course, there are always ways to improve. I believe bullying could be taken more seriously and the curriculum of some classes could be reviewed. However, overall the school is pretty great.... Read 236 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,166

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Newmarket School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  67 reviews

Senior: Honestly, the people there are extremely nice! Due to the school being so small, you get to know so many people. My only issue with it is the poor scheduling that has caused me to have to double up on classes. It’s a horrible issue at the school, but besides that it’s fantastic.... Read 67 reviews

• grade B

• Students 270

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Londonderry School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  388 reviews

Senior: During my four years at Londonderry High School, I have had a pretty good experience. Obviously Covid-19 has affected most of my high school experience but overall it has been a good experience. There are lots of resources and retaking opportunities to get your grades up, it has a lot of things to help with college, the teachers are very nice and are willing to help you with anything, and the extracurricular activities are a lot of fun and there are a lot of different activities you can be apart of. There is a lot of spirit at this school and everyone is always having a lot of fun!... Read 388 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,389

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Moultonborough School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  43 reviews

Senior: I’ve attended Moultonborough School District my entire school career. I’ve been very fortunate to live in a small caring community and attend a small school where the teachers care for their students and we are able to get one to one help needed with our studies. I play trumpet in my high school band and really enjoy entertaining students, teachers and parents at all of our concerts and parades. Moultonborough Academy has been an awesome school to attend and Im look forward to graduation next year with all of my friends!... Read 43 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 144

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Exeter Region Cooperative School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  365 reviews

Niche User: I really liked how the teachers interacted with their students and got to learn a lot of important aspects such as biology, us and world history, art, and algebra. The teachers were wonderful, the academics were top tier, and the safety and infrastructure were great as well. The layout was easy to understand and the peers there were great to work with, while the activities were efficient and easy to go over, while my favorite subjects there were art, history, and biology because of how the subjects were taught. Definitely recommend it!... Read 365 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,511

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Concord School District, NH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  440 reviews

Senior: Concord High School has provided me with many opportunities not only in the classroom, court/field, but also in the community as well. Concord High offers a vast variety of courses to fit an individuals needs and interests. I am very passionate about science and I have taken a lot of science classes with a lot of different teachers. All of the teachers that I have worked with have the students best interest as their number one priority. I have never not received help when I needed it. Teachers are always trying to meet your needs as a student for enrichment or remediation. Concord High has all of the major sports and a great support system surrounding the teams. Administration and faculty are always at our games and want to support the students out of the classroom. Some of the things I would like to see change is the lack of student involvement at school related events. We need more school spirit! That starts with someone in the student body taking initiative. This is a great school!... Read 440 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,504

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1