A+
Excellent
95/100

Portsmouth High School

📚 09 – 13 🏫 High School
📍 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 77% · Math 62% proficient · 91st percentile in New Hampshire
Graduation
A+
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in New Hampshire for achievement

Each score is graded separately against New Hampshire schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
1,025
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%91/100reading 88th percentile, math 93rd percentile among New Hampshire high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%89/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Hampshire schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Hampshire. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+26 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+24 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+11 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Hampshire state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%62%reading +17 pts, math +19 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 03801
District 3305820
NCES School ID 330582000379
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 03801

Understanding the community around Portsmouth High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,839
Per Capita Income $68,296
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.9%
High School or Higher 97.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $605,300
Median Rent $1,662
Owner-Occupied 53.5%
Renter-Occupied 46.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portsmouth High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.7%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Asian 4.3%
Black 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,025
Teachers (FTE) 87.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth High School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth High School has 1,025 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Portsmouth High School serve?
Portsmouth High School serves grades 09 – 13 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portsmouth High School receive per student?
Portsmouth High School receives $23,365 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portsmouth High School in 03801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$814,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,974
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
46.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026