Epping High School

Summary:

Epping High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Epping, New Hampshire. With a student population of 241, the school is part of the Epping School District, which is ranked 111 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Epping High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22% of Epping students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 41%. In Reading, Epping scored 53% proficient or better, slightly above the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of New Hampshire high schools, ranking 69 out of 87 in the most recent year with a 1-star rating. Epping's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students and White students generally outperforming female students and other racial groups.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Coe-Brown Northwood Academy and Oyster River High School, Epping High School consistently underperforms on academic measures. The school's relatively small student population, low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and rural location may be factors that contribute to its academic performance. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for Epping High School to improve and provide a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

21 Academy St.
Epping, NH 03042-2911

(603) 679-5472

District: Epping School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,864

Feeder schools for Epping High School:

Elementary:	Epping Elementary School
Middle:	Epping Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Epping High School ranks worse than 79.3% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Epping High School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Epping High School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Epping High School is $21,864.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Epping High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Epping High School 69^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Epping High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Epping School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Epping School District 111^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Epping High School

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Rank History for all students at Epping High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	10.80	75^th	79	5.1%
2010	54.69	40^th	81	50.6%
2011	32.03	63^rd	81	22.2%
2012	68.57	23^rd	83	72.3%
2013	50.90	43^rd	83	48.2%
2014	76.83	15^th	85	82.4%
2015	35.74	49^th	77	36.4%
2016	14.48	79^th	84	6.0%
2017	41.33	54^th	82	34.1%
2018	32.18	55^th	81	32.1%
2019	49.88	33^rd	71	53.5%
2021	24.56	69^th	84	17.9%
2022	48.73	36^th	85	57.6%
2023	34.41	55^th	85	35.3%
2024	25.05	69^th	87	20.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Epping High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.69	12^th	32	62.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Epping High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	44.94	33^rd	60	45.0%
2019	38.60	37^th	63	41.3%
2021	31.87	36^th	59	39.0%
2022	33.61	54^th	79	31.6%
2023	54.72	28^th	78	64.1%
2024	18.43	68^th	81	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Epping High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	7.96	58^th	61	4.9%
2019	62.75	17^th	61	72.1%
2021	21.04	50^th	60	16.7%
2022	63.75	23^rd	78	70.5%
2023	23.40	62^nd	78	20.5%
2024	37.27	44^th	82	46.3%

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Rank History for White students at Epping High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	31.75	43^rd	64	32.8%
2019	44.43	34^th	66	48.5%
2021	25.41	48^th	67	28.4%
2022	50.07	34^th	85	60.0%
2023	29.09	61^st	83	26.5%
2024	24.23	68^th	87	21.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, April 12, 2019

Garbage school. Teachers are usually late to classes, on their laptops during class and a few have shady pasts. I went here for all 4 years and graduated with high honors but only because I had to survive this dump. Don't send your child here unless you hate them Close Quote

Enrollment information for Epping High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	380	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	388
1992	190	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
1993	226	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	234
1994	260	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	266
1995	264	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1996	264	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1997	248	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
1998	270	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1999	302	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	309
2000	336	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	341
2001	372	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	379
2002	422	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	431
2003	422	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	431
2004	399	4	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	413
2005	420	7	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	438
2006	387	5	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	402
2007	355	4	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	369
2008	344	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	355
2009	292	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	300
2010	285	1	3	2	2	0	0	293
2011	265	1	8	0	2	0	0	276
2012	263	1	8	0	3	0	0	275
2013	255	1	6	1	1	0	8	272
2014	252	1	7	2	1	0	11	274
2015	250	0	7	4	0	0	8	269
2016	262	0	4	1	1	0	7	275
2017	260	0	6	4	1	0	7	278
2018	265	1	4	5	2	0	2	279
2019	260	2	4	4	1	0	3	274
2020	234	4	4	1	2	0	3	248
2021	228	3	5	3	1	0	7	247
2022	223	2	4	11	1	0	4	245
2023	217	2	2	12	1	0	7	241
2024	197	1	2	10	2	0	7	219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Epping High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	388	31.0	12.5	6.2
1992	195	17.0	11.4	18.5
1993	234	14.1	16.6	n/a
1994	266	15.0	17.7	19.9
1995	266	14.9	17.9	17.7
1996	266	14.9	17.9	17.7
1997	253	17.5	14.5	15.8
1998	274	17.1	16.0	20.8
1999	309	18.3	16.9	19.1
2000	341	17.2	19.8	13.8
2001	379	21.6	17.5	14.8
2002	431	33.0	13.1	12.1
2003	431	33.0	13.1	12.1
2004	413	34.4	12.0	8.5
2005	438	37.0	11.8	6.2
2006	402	36.6	11.0	12.4
2007	369	32.0	11.5	14.4
2008	355	32.0	11.1	18
2009	300	32.0	9.4	16.3
2010	293	30.0	9.7	22.5
2011	276	28.0	9.8	21.7
2012	275	28.0	9.8	18.5
2013	272	27.0	10.0	21.3
2014	274	27.5	9.9	27
2015	269	28.0	9.6	26
2016	275	28.0	9.8	28.4
2017	278	27.6	10.0	23.4
2018	279	27.0	10.3	20.8
2019	274	26.3	10.4	19.7
2020	248	25.3	9.8	9.7
2021	247	25.1	9.8	15.4
2022	245	23.4	10.4	11.4
2023	241	22.5	10.7	16.2
2024	219	24.5	8.9	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Epping High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	388	31.0	12.5	6.2
1992	195	17.0	11.4	18.5
1993	234	14.1	16.6	n/a
1994	266	15.0	17.7	19.9
1995	266	14.9	17.9	17.7
1996	266	14.9	17.9	17.7
1997	253	17.5	14.5	15.8
1998	274	17.1	16.0	20.8
1999	309	18.3	16.9	19.1
2000	341	17.2	19.8	13.8
2001	379	21.6	17.5	14.8
2002	431	33.0	13.1	12.1
2003	431	33.0	13.1	12.1
2004	413	34.4	12.0	8.5
2005	438	37.0	11.8	6.2
2006	402	36.6	11.0	12.4
2007	369	32.0	11.5	14.4
2008	355	32.0	11.1	18
2009	300	32.0	9.4	16.3
2010	293	30.0	9.7	22.5
2011	276	28.0	9.8	21.7
2012	275	28.0	9.8	18.5
2013	272	27.0	10.0	21.3
2014	274	27.5	9.9	27
2015	269	28.0	9.6	26
2016	275	28.0	9.8	28.4
2017	278	27.6	10.0	23.4
2018	279	27.0	10.3	20.8
2019	274	26.3	10.4	19.7
2020	248	25.3	9.8	9.7
2021	247	25.1	9.8	15.4
2022	245	23.4	10.4	11.4
2023	241	22.5	10.7	16.2
2024	219	24.5	8.9	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Epping High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,864

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Epping High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 71 High schools	Ranks 55^th of 85 High schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Epping High School)	37	30	7%
11th Grade Science (Epping School District)	37	30	7%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Epping High School)	46	26	20%
11th Grade Mathematics (Epping School District)	46	26	20%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Epping High School)	61	55	6%
11th Grade Reading (Epping School District)	61	55	6%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Epping High School)	46	26	20%
All Grades Mathematics (Epping School District)	57	37	20%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Epping High School)	61	55	6%
All Grades Reading (Epping School District)	49	52	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Epping High School)	37	30	7%
All Grades Science (Epping School District)	52	35	17%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	241	12%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	4	12	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	217	16.5%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.7%	16.2%	3.5%

Schools Near Epping High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Epping High School	Public	9-12	21 Academy St.	Epping	03042	Rockingham County	Epping School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 679-5472	219	25	8.9	16.0%	197 (90.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	25	69^th of 87 public high schools	20.7%		34.4	55^th of 85 public high schools	35.3%	14	22.0	53.0	22.0	53.0	21.0	21.0	$21,864
Exeter High School	Public	9-12	1 Blue Hawk Dr.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter Region Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8400	1,380	107	12.8	9.3%	1,238 (89.7%)	18 (1.3%)	40 (2.9%)	57 (4.1%)	10 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (0.9%)	79.1	15^th of 87 public high schools	82.8%		86.2	13^th of 85 public high schools	84.7%	2	43.0	79.0	43.0	79.0	47.0	47.0	$19,185
Raymond High School	Public	9-12	45 Harriman Hill Rd.	Raymond	03077	Rockingham County	Raymond School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 895-6616	339	29	11.6	19.2%	310 (91.4%)	6 (1.8%)	13 (3.8%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	42.2	43^rd of 87 public high schools	50.6%		26.6	62^nd of 85 public high schools	27.1%	19	16.0	64.0	16.0	64.0	38.0	38.0	$22,589
Newmarket Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	213 S. Main St.	Newmarket	03857	Rockingham County	Newmarket School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 659-3271	281	28	10.0	17.1%	229 (81.5%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.7%)	65.4	25^th of 87 public high schools	71.3%		68.4	23^rd of 85 public high schools	72.9%	2	27.0	65.0	27.0	65.0	60.0	60.0	$17,720
Great Bay Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Great Bay Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 519-9003	92	7	13.5	20.7%	81 (88.0%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	17	77^th of 87 public high schools	11.5%		13.7	73^rd of 85 public high schools	14.1%	4	0.0	42.0	0.0	42.0	35.0	35.0
Virtual Learning Academy (H)	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	407	88	4.6	9.3%	350 (86.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.4%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	91	6^th of 87 public high schools	93.1%		95	3^rd of 85 public high schools	96.5%	3	42.0	84.0	42.0	84.0	81.0	81.0
Sanborn Regional High School	Public	9-12	17 Danville Rd.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3341	521	42	12.4	6.5%	464 (89.1%)	9 (1.7%)	33 (6.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	26.2	66^th of 87 public high schools	24.1%		23.6	66^th of 85 public high schools	22.4%		15.0	56.0	15.0	56.0	27.0	27.0	$19,057
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	2 Holland Way	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Coastal Waters Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 316-6951	16	15	1.0	31.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Oyster River High School	Public	9-12	55 Coe Dr.	Durham	03824	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 868-2375	838	67	12.5	8.5%	729 (87.0%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (1.8%)	45 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	91.9	5^th of 87 public high schools	94.3%		87.9	9^th of 85 public high schools	89.4%	4	53.0	80.0	53.0	80.0	62.0	62.0	$19,567
Dover Senior High School	Public	9-12	25 Alumni Dr.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6900	1,418	108	13.1	22.4%	1,181 (83.3%)	26 (1.8%)	51 (3.6%)	80 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (5.4%)	62.1	29^th of 87 public high schools	66.7%		45.2	39^th of 85 public high schools	54.1%	10	36.0	61.0	36.0	61.0	48.0	48.0	$14,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Epping High School

Is Epping High School a good school?

Epping High School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of New Hampshire high schools.

What schools feed into Epping High School?

Epping High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Epping Elementary School
Middle : Epping Middle School

How many students attend Epping High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Epping High School.

What district is Epping High School in?

Epping School District

What is the racial makeup of Epping High School?

Students at Epping High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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