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Nashua High School South

36 Riverside Dr., Nashua, NH, 03062

About Nashua High School South

Nashua High School South is a distinguished public secondary school in Nashua, New Hampshire, and is one of two comprehensive high schools in the Nashua School District. The school has a balanced student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 and serves about 1,850 students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools because it has a lot of advanced classes, like Advanced Placement® (AP) classes, which 28% of students take, and it is one of the best high school in New Hampshire. The campus is home to a wide range of people, with 49% of students being minorities and 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. Performance data shows 55% proficiency in reading and 28% in mathematics. Additionally, the school organizes SAT and ACT exams to support college readiness. Nashua High School South is one of the best schools because it spends more than $16,000 per student. It is known for its wide range of career and technical education programs and its dedication to creating a competitive and welcoming school environment.

Nashua High School South Contact Information

Address

36 Riverside Dr., Nashua, NH, 03062

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Phone

(603) 966-1100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 55% in Reading.
143
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1635
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nashua High School South

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:03 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 51.01%
Asian 13.15%
Hispanic 27.46%
Black 2.45%
Two+ Races 5.93%
Native Am. 0%
White
51.01%
Asian
13.15%
Hispanic
27.46%
Black
2.45%
Two+ Races
5.93%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1635
48.07%
786 Female
51.93%
849 Male

Student Population

1635 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

125 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Nashua High School South's Science Olympiad team recently had a big win at a major regional invitational, where they placed highly in several individual categories. to help younger students adjust to the difficult Advanced Placement curriculum, the school is also starting a new peer men to ring program led by students. The Career and Technical Education department has also improved its culinary arts facility with professional-grade to ols. This lets students train in a modern setting that is similar to the hospitality industry.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Nashua High School South encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Does Nashua High School South offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Nashua High School South gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. How does Nashua High School South get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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