Laconia High School is a public high school in Laconia, New Hampshire, United States, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment in the 2014-15 school year was 626 students. The school's athletic teams are the Sachems. The J. Oliva Huot Technical Center, named for Joseph Oliva Huot, is located on the campus.
Serving 582 students in grades 9-13, Laconia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laconia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Laconia High School's student population of 582 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1875
Colors
White, Red, Silver
School Rankings
Laconia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laconia High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
86%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sachems
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laconia High School's ranking?
Laconia High School is ranked #386 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Laconia High School often compared to?
Laconia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inter-lakes High School, Gilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laconia High School?
The graduation rate of Laconia High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Laconia High School?
582 students attend Laconia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Laconia High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laconia High School?
Laconia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laconia High School offer ?
Laconia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laconia High School part of?
Laconia High School is part of Laconia School District.
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