Enrollment
303
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin, NH
Berlin Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330186000027
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, NH.
School address
District: Berlin School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330186000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Senior High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Senior High School
Berlin Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Berlin, New Hampshire, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berlin School District spends $21,015 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berlin School District also operates Berlin Elementary School (412 students) and Berlin Middle School (254 students) alongside Berlin Senior 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 Berlin Senior High School compares
Berlin Senior 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 62% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$21,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Berlin Senior High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin School District, which includes Berlin Senior High School.
$21,015
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 49.8%
Federal 20.4%
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 Berlin Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Senior High School
How many students attend Berlin Senior High School?
Berlin Senior High School has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Senior High School is 9.2:1, which is 19% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berlin Senior High School?
34.8% of students at Berlin Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Senior High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Berlin, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Senior High School?
Berlin Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Berlin Senior High School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Senior High School a good school?
Berlin Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Berlin School District?
Besides Berlin Senior High School, Berlin School District also operates Berlin Elementary School (412 students) and Berlin Middle School (254 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.
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