Prospect Mountain High School

www.pmhschool.com

402 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Prospect Mountain High School, located in Alton, New Hampshire, serves the communities of Alton and Barnstead. As a relatively modern institution, the school is known for its distinctive campus design and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach to education, aiming to foster an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school operates under a mission that focuses on community, integrity, and personal growth. Beyond its core curriculum, Prospect Mountain offers numerous athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage civic engagement and leadership. By maintaining strong partnerships with local families and stakeholders, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while navigating the transitions of adolescence in a close-knit, rural-suburban environment.

402

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
374 (93.0%)
Hispanic
12 (3.0%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Prospect Mountain JMA School District
Phone:	(603)875-3800
Website:	http://www.pmhschool.com
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 13 5

Grade 9 93

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 89