Enrollment
1,348
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Exeter, NH
Exeter High School
Federal NCES profile for Exeter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330001700106
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Exeter, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330001700106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Exeter High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Exeter High School
Exeter High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Exeter, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,348 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #13, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Exeter's high schools, it stands alongside Virtual Learning Academy (H) (386 students): Exeter High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 3.4:1).
Its district, Exeter Region Cooperative School District, also runs Cooperative Middle School (945 students).
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 Exeter High School compares
Exeter 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 77% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,348
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$23,903
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 89.7%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Exeter High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Exeter Region Cooperative School District, which includes Exeter High School.
$23,903
Per student
-16%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.4%
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 Exeter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Exeter
3 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 (~1,348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Exeter High School
How many students attend Exeter High School?
Exeter High School has 1,348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Exeter, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter High School is 13:1, which is 15% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter High School?
5.0% of students at Exeter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter High School?
The largest demographic group at Exeter High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Exeter, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter High School?
Exeter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Exeter High School rank among high schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Exeter, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Exeter on the city page.
Is Exeter High School a good school?
Exeter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Exeter Region Cooperative School District?
Besides Exeter High School, Exeter Region Cooperative School District also operates Cooperative Middle School (945 students). See the Exeter Region Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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