Sunapee Middle High School

www.sunapeeschools.org/smhs

85 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sunapee Middle High School, located in the scenic town of Sunapee, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for academic and community growth for students in grades 6 through 12. As a combined middle and high school, the institution emphasizes a supportive, close-knit environment where students can transition smoothly from early adolescence through their high school years. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and active citizenship.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Sunapee Middle High School places a strong value on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of sports, arts, and clubs, which helps foster a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school cultivates a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families, ensuring that every individual receives the personalized attention needed to thrive in a small, tight-knit learning community.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunapee Middle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	1
Asian	3
Two or More	3

White
78 (91.8 %)
Asian
3 (3.5 %)
Two or More
3 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sunapee School District
Phone:	(603)763-5615
Website:	http://www.sunapeeschools.org/smhs
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 31