Enrollment
96
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NH
Bud Carlson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bud Carlson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330594000694
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bud Carlson Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bud Carlson Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carlson Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bud Carlson Academy compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bud Carlson Academy
Bud Carlson Academy is a mid-sized high school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.7:1 is larger than about 87% of New Hampshire schools and 21% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 42.1% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rochester's high schools, it stands alongside Spaulding High School (1,298 students): Bud Carlson Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14:1).
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Rochester Middle School (803 students) alongside Bud Carlson Academy.
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 Bud Carlson Academy compares
Bud Carlson Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 96% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 88.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Bud Carlson Academy is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Bud Carlson Academy.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 Bud Carlson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bud Carlson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Rochester
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bud Carlson Academy
How many students attend Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bud Carlson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bud Carlson Academy is 13.7:1, which is 21% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bud Carlson Academy?
42.1% of students at Bud Carlson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bud Carlson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bud Carlson Academy is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bud Carlson Academy rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carlson Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Bud Carlson Academy a good school?
Bud Carlson Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Rochester School District?
Besides Bud Carlson Academy, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Chamberlain Street School (316 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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