Pelham High School

www.pelhamsd.org/pelhamhs

575 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pelham High School, located at 85 Marsh Rd. in Pelham, New Hampshire, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pelham School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for success in higher education, technical training, and the workforce. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the high school aims to equip its student body with the essential skills, knowledge, and character necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex global society.

Beyond its core academic programs, Pelham High School emphasizes the importance of community, citizenship, and extracurricular engagement. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which serve to enrich the student experience and promote school spirit. Through a collaborative approach involving students, staff, and parents, the institution strives to maintain a supportive culture that values inclusivity, integrity, and lifelong learning for all members of the Pelham community.

575

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	38
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	17

White
499 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)

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:	Pelham School District
Phone:	(603)635-2115
Website:	http://www.pelhamsd.org/pelhamhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 140

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 142