Rivendell Academy

www.rivendellschool.org/schools/rivendell-academy

234 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rivendell Academy is a public secondary school located in Orford, New Hampshire, serving students within the Rivendell Interstate School District. The academy is noted for its focus on providing a personalized, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As a regional institution, it brings together students from surrounding towns, fostering a close-knit educational setting that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth.

The school is also uniquely integrated into the broader educational landscape of the region, notably through its partnership with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered by the Orange East Supervisory Union (OESU). By leveraging these collaborative resources, Rivendell Academy provides its students with access to diverse vocational training and technical pathways. This integration allows students to balance traditional college-preparatory coursework with hands-on skill development, ensuring they are well-prepared for post-secondary education, military service, or immediate entry into the workforce.

234

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rivendell Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	5
Two or More	9

White
215 (93.9 %)
Two or More
9 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rivendell Interstate School District
Phone:	(603)353-4321
Website:	http://www.rivendellschool.org/schools/rivendell-academy
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 30

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 22

Adult Education 5