PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

Prospect Mountain High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Prospect Mountain JMA School District school district, located in Alton, NH with about 476 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Prospect Mountain High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prospect Mountain High School, located in Alton, New Hampshire, serves the communities of Alton and Barnstead. As a relatively modern institution, the school is known for its distinctive campus design and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach to education, aiming to foster an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school operates under a mission that focuses on community, integrity, and personal growth. Beyond its core curriculum, Prospect Mountain offers numerous athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage civic engagement and leadership. By maintaining strong partnerships with local families and stakeholders, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while navigating the transitions of adolescence in a close-knit, rural-suburban environment.

For more information, contact Prospect Mountain High School at (603) 875-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809-4629
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PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Alton, NH with about 476 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Hampshire

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
44.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 476 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PROSPECT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.