The Newfound Regional High School is situated on a narrow, wooded site between the Pemigewasset River and the adjacent hillside. The topography required that the building site, ball fields, and track be connected by paths and bridges spanning ravines and streams, resulting in a strong integration of the new building with the landscape.

The school is designed to allow extensive community use of the gymnasium and 500 seat auditorium while keeping the classroom areas isolated. The building is constructed of concrete blocks, brick, and granite: durable materials that look as good today as the year the school opened.