Is Hillsboro-Deering High School a good school?

Hillsboro-Deering High School ranks 42 nd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillsboro-Deering High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Hillsboro-Deering High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro-Deering High School?

Students at Hillsboro-Deering High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Hillsboro-Deering High School?

Hillsboro-Deering High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Middle : Hillsboro-Deering Middle School

Hillsboro-Deering High School

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Hillsboro-Deering High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, with a student population of 370. The school is part of the Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District, which is ranked 120 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro-Deering High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.43%) compared to the state average (80.91% at Concord High School, the closest comparable school). The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the NH SAS and SAT exams, with a Mathematics proficiency rate of 20% compared to the state average of 41% in 2023-2024. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, lower than nearby schools like Merrimack Valley High School (14.0) and Goffstown High School (13.2).

The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 19.9% in 2020-2021 to 32.16% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Hillsboro-Deering High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire high schools, with a ranking of 42 out of 87 schools in 2023-2024 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This underperformance compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hopkinton High School suggests the need for the school and district to closely examine their curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to drive sustainable improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244-4847

(603) 464-1130

District: Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,979

Feeder schools for Hillsboro-Deering High School:

Elementary:	Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
Middle:	Hillsboro-Deering Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillsboro-Deering High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro-Deering High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Hillsboro-Deering High School employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro-Deering High School is $21,979.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsboro-Deering High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro-Deering High School 42^nd of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Hillsboro-Deering High School in the ranking list.)

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Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District 120^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hillsboro-Deering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	22.34	68^th	79	13.9%
2010	11.95	75^th	81	7.4%
2011	27.88	66^th	81	18.5%
2012	48.95	45^th	83	45.8%
2013	43.70	53^rd	83	36.1%
2014	28.25	70^th	85	17.6%
2015	11.83	72^nd	77	6.5%
2016	45.07	48^th	84	42.9%
2017	40.48	57^th	82	30.5%
2018	25.11	64^th	81	21.0%
2019	44.67	43^rd	71	39.4%
2021	29.82	59^th	84	29.8%
2022	30.53	60^th	85	29.4%
2023	29.45	61^st	85	28.2%
2024	42.61	42^nd	87	51.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillsboro-Deering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	10.57	58^th	60	3.3%
2019	31.22	41^st	63	34.9%
2021	26.11	44^th	59	25.4%
2022	55.32	27^th	79	65.8%
2023	36.26	52^nd	78	33.3%
2024	39.08	50^th	81	38.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillsboro-Deering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	41.90	34^th	61	44.3%
2019	54.57	21^st	61	65.6%
2021	36.90	38^th	60	36.7%
2022	11.26	73^rd	78	6.4%
2023	27.32	58^th	78	25.6%
2024	47.03	37^th	82	54.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hillsboro-Deering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	21.11	52^nd	64	18.8%
2019	46.78	32^nd	66	51.5%
2021	33.30	42^nd	67	37.3%
2022	29.93	63^rd	85	25.9%
2023	30.07	58^th	83	30.1%
2024	35.79	54^th	87	37.9%

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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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Monday, October 17, 2016

great high school. Teachers and administration does a great job. Committed to students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillsboro-Deering High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	344	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1992	339	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1993	303	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	310
1994	319	5	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	367	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1996	367	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1997	401	1	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	414
1998	412	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1999	430	5	7	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	453
2000	409	3	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	422
2001	402	3	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	413
2002	420	5	5	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	445
2003	420	5	5	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	445
2004	453	2	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	462
2005	435	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	442
2006	457	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	463
2007	479	2	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	3	496
2008	481	3	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2009	464	4	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
2010	468	4	4	7	2	0	16	0	501
2011	438	5	4	7	1	1	17	0	473
2012	407	4	2	7	1	1	27	0	449
2013	371	6	2	6	0	1	21	0	407
2014	365	3	1	9	0	1	30	0	409
2015	368	3	3	8	0	0	29	0	411
2016	345	2	1	9	0	0	23	0	380
2017	304	3	2	8	0	0	25	0	342
2018	307	2	2	9	0	0	22	0	342
2019	319	2	0	10	0	0	18	0	349
2020	324	1	1	11	0	0	19	0	356
2021	352	1	0	9	0	0	20	0	382
2022	342	0	0	9	0	0	19	0	370
2023	342	1	0	9	0	0	18	0	370
2024	343	4	0	11	0	0	18	0	376

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

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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 Hillsboro-Deering High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	345	22.6	15.2	4.6
1992	345	23.0	15.0	8.7
1993	310	20.2	15.3	9.7
1994	331	24.5	13.5	12.1
1995	370	21.9	16.9	11.1
1996	370	21.9	16.9	11.1
1997	414	24.7	16.8	11.6
1998	419	29.1	14.4	17.2
1999	453	26.0	17.4	18.1
2000	422	29.3	14.4	25.6
2001	413	28.0	14.8	23.7
2002	445	33.5	13.3	22.9
2003	445	33.5	13.3	22.9
2004	462	39.7	11.6	22.9
2005	442	33.3	13.3	25.8
2006	463	34.5	13.4	25.7
2007	496	36.0	13.8	25.4
2008	492	40.0	12.3	25
2009	475	40.0	11.9	24
2010	501	37.0	13.5	30.1
2011	473	37.0	12.7	31.7
2012	449	38.5	11.6	34.1
2013	407	38.5	10.5	36.6
2014	409	38.5	10.6	44
2015	411	38.0	10.8	41.4
2016	380	36.0	10.5	41.3
2017	342	36.6	9.3	36.3
2018	342	35.8	9.5	36.8
2019	349	35.0	9.9	35.2
2020	356	36.0	9.8	32.6
2021	382	35.5	10.7	19.9
2022	370	32.6	11.3	28.6
2023	370	35.8	10.3	32.2
2024	376	33.8	11.1	36.2

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 Hillsboro-Deering High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	345	22.6	15.2	4.6
1992	345	23.0	15.0	8.7
1993	310	20.2	15.3	9.7
1994	331	24.5	13.5	12.1
1995	370	21.9	16.9	11.1
1996	370	21.9	16.9	11.1
1997	414	24.7	16.8	11.6
1998	419	29.1	14.4	17.2
1999	453	26.0	17.4	18.1
2000	422	29.3	14.4	25.6
2001	413	28.0	14.8	23.7
2002	445	33.5	13.3	22.9
2003	445	33.5	13.3	22.9
2004	462	39.7	11.6	22.9
2005	442	33.3	13.3	25.8
2006	463	34.5	13.4	25.7
2007	496	36.0	13.8	25.4
2008	492	40.0	12.3	25
2009	475	40.0	11.9	24
2010	501	37.0	13.5	30.1
2011	473	37.0	12.7	31.7
2012	449	38.5	11.6	34.1
2013	407	38.5	10.5	36.6
2014	409	38.5	10.6	44
2015	411	38.0	10.8	41.4
2016	380	36.0	10.5	41.3
2017	342	36.6	9.3	36.3
2018	342	35.8	9.5	36.8
2019	349	35.0	9.9	35.2
2020	356	36.0	9.8	32.6
2021	382	35.5	10.7	19.9
2022	370	32.6	11.3	28.6
2023	370	35.8	10.3	32.2
2024	376	33.8	11.1	36.2

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 Hillsboro-Deering High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,979

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro-Deering High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 71 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 85 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	36	31	5%
11th Grade Science (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	36	31	5%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	32	18	14%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	32	18	14%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	68	54	14%
11th Grade Reading (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	68	53	15%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	32	18	14%
All Grades Mathematics (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	28	35	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	68	54	14%
All Grades Reading (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	43	39	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Hillsboro-Deering High School)	36	31	5%
All Grades Science (Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District)	30	31	1%
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	349	370	6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	319	342	7.2%
Two or More Races	18	18
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	32.2%	3.1%

Schools Near Hillsboro-Deering 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
Hillsboro-Deering High School	Public	9-12	12 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 464-1130	376	34	11.1	36.2%	343 (91.2%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	42.6	42^nd of 87 public high schools	51.7%		29.4	61^st of 85 public high schools	28.2%	19	20.0	51.0	20.0	51.0	51.0	51.0	$21,979
John Stark Regional High School	Public	9-12	618 N. Stark Hwy.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	John Stark Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-7675	630	54	11.6	11.1%	587 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	35.1	52^nd of 87 public high schools	40.2%		30.4	59^th of 85 public high schools	30.6%	7	20.0	62.0	20.0	62.0	27.0	27.0	$20,956
Hopkinton High School	Public	9-12	297 Park Ave.	Contoocook	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 746-4167	300	23	12.8	5.3%	269 (89.7%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	80.6	13^th of 87 public high schools	85.1%		82.8	14^th of 85 public high schools	83.5%	1	37.0	73.0	37.0	73.0	63.0	63.0	$20,330
Conval Regional High School	Public	9-12	184 Hancock Rd.	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 924-3869	654	56	11.5	16.7%	617 (94.3%)	8 (1.2%)	14 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	49.9	38^th of 87 public high schools	56.3%		40.5	47^th of 85 public high schools	44.7%	9	28.0	68.0	28.0	68.0	32.0	32.0	$20,952
Kearsarge Regional High School	Public	9-12	457 North Rd.	North Sutton	03260	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 927-4261	494	49	10.0	10.1%	454 (91.9%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.0%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	51.2	35^th of 87 public high schools	59.8%		52.6	33^rd of 85 public high schools	61.2%	2	32.0	69.0	32.0	69.0	28.0	28.0	$27,134
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,037	82	12.6	10.5%	931 (89.8%)	16 (1.5%)	37 (3.6%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636
Bow High School	Public	9-12	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 228-2210	611	48	12.7	5.9%	556 (91.0%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	75.2	18^th of 87 public high schools	79.3%		75.1	18^th of 85 public high schools	78.8%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	55.0	55.0	$17,666
LEAF Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	789 Gilsum Mine Road	Alstead	03602	Cheshire County	LEAF Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 352-1829	67	6	10.6	17.9%	57 (85.1%)	1 (1.5%)	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Concord High School	Public	9-12	170 Warren St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-0800	1,448	112	12.9	32.1%	1,168 (80.7%)	122 (8.4%)	59 (4.1%)	64 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (1.9%)	30.5	60^th of 87 public high schools	31.0%		35.9	53^rd of 85 public high schools	37.6%	7	20.0	56.0	20.0	56.0	29.0	29.0	$17,927
CSI Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	26 Washington Street	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	CSI Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 753-0194	47	2	21.3	14.9%	44 (93.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)

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