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Nashua, New Hampshire · 45 minutes from Boston

Bishop Guertin High School

A Catholic college-preparatory school for grades 9–12, known for strong academics, a busy student life and a welcoming community.

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1963Founded
~800Students
18Average class size
99%+Graduation rate
94%Go on to 4-year colleges
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Academics

College preparation with real choice

Bishop Guertin offers a wide catalogue of courses, with many honors and AP options, so international students can follow their strengths and build a strong college application. A dedicated ESL program supports students who are still building their English.

Recent graduates have gone on to Northeastern, UNH, UMass, UConn and WPI, as well as Boston College, Cornell, Princeton and Stanford.

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    Student life

    Something for every student

    More than 50 clubs and more than 30 athletic and activity teams, including varsity, JV and unified sports.

    Two Bishop Guertin students hugging at a dance studio

    Clubs & activities

    More than 50 clubs, from FIRST Robotics Team 811 (state and regional award winners) to Model UN, Mock Trial and the Math Team.

    Two Bishop Guertin students hanging artwork on a display wall

    Arts & performance

    Drama and the spring musical, marching band, dance team, plus set and tech crews behind the scenes.

    Two students skiing on a floodlit slope at night

    Sports & school spirit

    Over 30 teams at varsity, JV and unified levels, competing in one of New Hampshire's strongest athletic conferences.

    Sports by season

    • Bass Fishing (co-ed)
    • Cross Country (boys & girls)
    • Esports (co-ed)
    • Field Hockey (girls)
    • Football (boys)
    • Golf (co-ed)
    • Soccer (boys & girls)
    • Spirit (co-ed)
    • Unified Soccer (co-ed)
    • Volleyball (girls)
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    International students

    Fully part of school life

    • Academic advisingHelp choosing courses and planning for college.
    • Settling inSupport with cultural adjustment from the first week.
    • Values-based communityA caring Catholic environment open to all.
    • Study Six on handRegular check-ins with students, hosts and the school.
    Homestay

    A local family, carefully matched

    Bishop Guertin students live with Study Six host families near the school, matched on lifestyle, interests and needs.

    • Every home screened and background-checked
    • Host family profile shared with parents for approval
    • Monthly check-ins with student and host
    • 24/7 emergency support
    A host family with their student on an evening out under palm trees lit with fairy lights
    “I was placed with a great host family who cared about me from the very beginning.”

    Nathan, Bishop Guertin student · Thailand

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