Portsmouth School District
2,436 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
Located at 1 Junkins Avenue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Portsmouth School District serves as an active, independent public school system situated in a small suburban setting within the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Operating six operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through high school, enrolling approximately 2,436 students. As a cornerstone of the local community, the district delivers a structured academic environment designed to support early childhood development, primary literacy, and secondary college and career readiness across all grade levels.
To support its student body, the Portsmouth School District maintains a robust professional workforce composed of approximately 480 full-time equivalent teachers alongside more than 360 specialized support personnel, bringing total district staffing to over 840 full-time positions. This strong staffing footprint enables low student-to-teacher ratios and dedicated guidance resources across its primary and secondary campuses. Families, community members, and educational researchers can access further district resources, administrative details, and academic programming directly through the city's dedicated public education portal at cityofportsmouth.com/school.
To support its student body, the Portsmouth School District maintains a robust professional workforce composed of approximately 480 full-time equivalent teachers alongside more than 360 specialized support personnel, bringing total district staffing to over 840 full-time positions. This strong staffing footprint enables low student-to-teacher ratios and dedicated guidance resources across its primary and secondary campuses. Families, community members, and educational researchers can access further district resources, administrative details, and academic programming directly through the city's dedicated public education portal at cityofportsmouth.com/school.
6
Total Schools
2,436
Total Students
480.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,905 |
| Hispanic | 141 |
| Black | 32 |
| Asian | 154 |
| Two or More | 200 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,905 (78.2%)
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Two or More200 (8.2%)
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Asian154 (6.3%)
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Hispanic141 (5.8%)
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Black32 (1.3%)
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American Indian3 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 6 |
| Students: | 2,436* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 480.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.1 |
Schools in Portsmouth School District
Found 6 Schools
325 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
247 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
1,017 Students
High School 9th - 13
486 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th