Enrollment
976
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson, NH
Alvirne High School
Federal NCES profile for Alvirne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330393000179
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvirne High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvirne High School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvirne High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alvirne High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alvirne High School
Alvirne High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hudson, New Hampshire, enrolling 976 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 96% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson School District spends $18,508 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hudson School District also operates Hudson Memorial School (648 students) and Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students) alongside Alvirne High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alvirne High School compares
Alvirne High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 55% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Alvirne High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Alvirne High School.
$18,508
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alvirne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvirne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alvirne High School
How many students attend Alvirne High School?
Alvirne High School has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvirne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvirne High School is 12.4:1, which is 10% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvirne High School?
9.7% of students at Alvirne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvirne High School?
The largest demographic group at Alvirne High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvirne High School?
Alvirne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alvirne High School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvirne High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hudson, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Alvirne High School a good school?
Alvirne High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudson School District?
Besides Alvirne High School, Hudson School District also operates Hudson Memorial School (648 students), Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students), and Hills Garrison Elementary School (354 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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