GPA/Rank Updates-2023
The Board of Education has adopted the following changes to the Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank:
Beginning with the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026
The student grade point average (GPA) is calculated using a weighted method .
The weighted GPA is based on all courses that carry a weight of Foundations, Extensions, Honors, and AP that are taken at Nashua High School North/or South. Students earn quality points based on the final grade and level of the class.
View the Class of 24-26 Weighted GPA Scale
Academic Awards for the class of 2024, 2025, and 2026
Nashua will no longer calculate class rank. Academic success will be measured based on a Cum Laude system.
Summa Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.75 - 5.00
Magna Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.50 - 3.74
Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.25 - 3.49
Beginning with the class of 2027
The student grade point average (GPA) is calculated using an unweighted method .
The unweighted GPA is based on all courses that were taken at Nashua High School North/or South. Students earn quality points based on their final grades.
View the Unweighted GPA scale for Class of 2027 and beyond
Academic Awards for the class of 2027
Nashua will no longer calculate class rank. Academic success will be measured based on a Cum Laude System.
Summa Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.75 - 4.00
Magna Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.50 - 3.74
Cum Laude: 30 credits with a 3.25 - 3.49