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Portsmouth High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–UGSuburb: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,032

students

District

Portsmouth School District

County Context Score

79/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth, NH, 03801

School District

Portsmouth School District

NCES Identifiers

School ID
330582000379
District ID
3305820

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–UG

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,032 students

School Setting

Suburb: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Portsmouth High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Rockingham County has 97 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 6 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Portsmouth High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Portsmouth School District, Rockingham County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–UG is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Portsmouth High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Portsmouth School District.

School scale

1,032 students

Portsmouth High School reports 1,032 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 17 other high schools in Rockingham County with enrollment data, 11 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 527 students.

County peer set

18 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 607 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

6 district schools

Portsmouth School District lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Portsmouth School District

Little Harbour SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 346 studentsListed
Mary C. Dondero Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 323 studentsListed
New Franklin SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 259 studentsListed
Portsmouth Middle School6–8 · Middle · 499 studentsListed
PEEP School - Pre School ProgramPK · Other · 23 studentsListed

School Profile FAQ

Is Portsmouth High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Portsmouth School District.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Portsmouth High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Portsmouth High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Portsmouth High School with nearby schools?

Portsmouth High School should be compared with 18 high schools in Rockingham County, plus other schools in Portsmouth School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Portsmouth High School?

Before using Portsmouth High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Portsmouth School District.

Part of Portsmouth School District

Portsmouth High School is one of 6 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,482 students across 6 schools.

Schools in District

6

Reported Enrollment

2,482

6 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Mary C. Dondero Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Little Harbour SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • New Franklin SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Portsmouth Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • PEEP School - Pre School ProgramPK · OtherListed only

Rockingham County Schools

County Context Score

79/100

County-level composite across 97 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor