Oyster River High School

www.orcsd.org/school/orhs

844 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Oyster River High School (ORHS), located in the college town of Durham, New Hampshire, is the sole high school serving the Oyster River Cooperative School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic culture and commitment to providing a rigorous, comprehensive education. Serving students from Durham, Lee, and Madbury, ORHS emphasizes a community-centered approach, benefiting significantly from its proximity to the University of New Hampshire, which often fosters collaborative opportunities and enrichment for students.

Beyond its academic reputation, ORHS is known for a robust extracurricular environment that includes a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led organizations. The school focuses on fostering a supportive climate that encourages critical thinking, civic engagement, and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Oyster River High School remains a highly regarded institution in the region, consistently maintaining high standards for both student achievement and faculty excellence.

844

Total Students

67.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oyster River High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	730
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	49
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
730 (86.5 %)
Asian
49 (5.8 %)
Two or More
43 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oyster River Coop School District
Phone:	(603)868-2375
Website:	http://www.orcsd.org/school/orhs
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 4

Grade 9 207

Grade 10 227

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 201