- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330001700106
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Exeter High School held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 330001700106 · Exeter, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,348 enr · 13:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooperative Middle School (945 students)
Exeter High School held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Exeter High School compares
Exeter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,821
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
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.
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
District finance for Exeter Region Cooperative School District reports $24,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar high schools in Exeter
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,447 (2022-23) → 1,380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.