- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmont, NH
Belmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont 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 330618000411
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont 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, Belmont High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmont, NH.
School address
District: Shaker Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330618000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Belmont High School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 330618000411 · Belmont, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12.4:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont Middle School (350 students)
Belmont High School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Belmont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belmont High School
361 students
- Belmont Middle
Belmont Middle School
350 students
- Belmont Elemen
Belmont Elementary School
336 students
- Canterbury Ele 90
Canterbury Elementary School
90 students
What this shows Belmont High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont High School compares
Belmont High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 21.0% | ▼ 2% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
58.2%
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
$21,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Belmont High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Shaker Regional School District reports $21,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canterbury Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont High School
How many students attend Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmont, NH. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont 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 Belmont High School?
21.0% of students at Belmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Belmont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont High School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belmont, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shaker Regional School District?
Besides Belmont High School, Shaker Regional School District also operates Belmont Middle School (350 students), Belmont Elementary School (336 students), and Canterbury Elementary School (90 students). See the Shaker Regional School District district page for the complete list.