Nashua High School South

schools.nashua.edu/highschool/NHSS

1,686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nashua High School South, located at 36 Riverside Drive in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the city’s diverse student population. As one of the two main high schools in the Nashua School District, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust athletic programs, and numerous extracurricular activities, all designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth within the student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Nashua community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success through a variety of support services and state-of-the-art facilities. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, Nashua High School South aims to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce. Those seeking specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or academic resources can access further details via their official website at [schools.nashua.edu/highschool/NHSS](http://schools.nashua.edu/highschool/NHSS).

1,686

Total Students

132.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nashua High School South
Demographic	Student Count
White	825
Hispanic	488
Black	47
Asian	217
Two or More	109

White
825 (48.9%)
Hispanic
488 (28.9%)
Asian
217 (12.9%)
Two or More
109 (6.5%)
Black
47 (2.8%)

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:	Nashua School District
Phone:	(603)966-1100
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/highschool/NHSS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 455