Pembroke Academy

www.sau53.org/net9

744 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pembroke Academy, located in Pembroke, New Hampshire, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of SAU 53, the academy holds a unique historical status as one of the oldest schools in the state, having been founded in 1818. Today, it functions as a comprehensive high school that draws students from the local Pembroke community as well as neighboring towns, maintaining a commitment to academic rigor and college and career readiness.

The school offers a broad curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of elective options in the arts, technology, and humanities. Beyond the classroom, Pembroke Academy places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive extracurricular program, including varsity athletics, competitive clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of post-secondary education and the workforce.

744

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pembroke Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	16
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
676 (90.9%)
Two or More
36 (4.8%)
Hispanic
16 (2.2%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Pembroke School District
Phone:	(603)485-7881
Website:	http://www.sau53.org/net9
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 203

Grade 10 208

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 161