- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bow, NH
Bow High School
Federal NCES profile for Bow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330195000563
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bow High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bow · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bow High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bow High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bow, NH.
School address
District: Bow School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330195000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bow High School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 330195000563 · Bow, NH High · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 17.8:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bow Elementary School (542 students)
Bow High School held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bow High School
622 students
- Bow Elementary
Bow Elementary School
542 students
- Bow Memorial S
Bow Memorial School
524 students
What this shows Bow High School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bow High School compares
Bow 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 82% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Bow High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Bow School District reports $18,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bow Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bow High School
How many students attend Bow High School?
Bow High School has 622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bow, NH. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bow High School is 17.8:1, which is 58% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bow High School?
3.8% of students at Bow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bow High School?
The largest demographic group at Bow High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Bow, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bow High School?
Bow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Bow High School rank among public schools in Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bow High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bow, 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 Bow School District?
Besides Bow High School, Bow School District also operates Bow Elementary School (542 students) and Bow Memorial School (524 students). See the Bow School District district page for the complete list.