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John Stark Regional High School vs. Pembroke Academy

Should you attend John Stark Regional High School or Pembroke Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
John Stark Regional High School
618 N. Stark Hwy.
Weare, NH 03281
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pembroke Academy
209 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

John Stark Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Pembroke Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, John Stark Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 761 students in grades 9-12, Pembroke Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
630 students
761 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Stark Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pembroke Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Stark Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pembroke Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Stark Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pembroke Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Stark Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the John Stark Regional School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pembroke School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#269 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#315 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Stark Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pembroke Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Stark Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pembroke Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Stark Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pembroke Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Stark Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pembroke Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NH)
94%
(Top 20% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John Stark Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pembroke Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Stark Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pembroke Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
191
245
Grade 10 Students
158
175
Grade 11 Students
141
195
Grade 12 Students
140
146

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Stark Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the John Stark Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pembroke Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pembroke School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Stark Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the John Stark Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pembroke Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pembroke School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Stark Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the John Stark Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pembroke Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pembroke School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Stark Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the John Stark Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pembroke Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pembroke School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Stark Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the John Stark Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pembroke Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pembroke School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Stark Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pembroke Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Stark Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pembroke Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Stark Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the John Stark Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pembroke Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pembroke School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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