Enrollment
470
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilford, NH
Gilford High School
Federal NCES profile for Gilford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330318000135
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilford High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gilford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilford High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilford, NH.
School address
District: Gilford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330318000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilford High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilford High School
Gilford High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gilford, New Hampshire, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gilford School District spends $21,089 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gilford School District also operates Gilford Elementary School (303 students) and Gilford Middle School (277 students) alongside Gilford 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 Gilford High School compares
Gilford 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 46% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$21,089
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Gilford 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 Gilford School District, which includes Gilford High School.
$21,089
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 20.2%
Federal 4.3%
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 Gilford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilford High School
How many students attend Gilford High School?
Gilford High School has 470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilford High School is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilford High School?
11.6% of students at Gilford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilford High School?
The largest demographic group at Gilford High School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Gilford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilford High School?
Gilford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gilford High School rank among public schools in Gilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilford, 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 Gilford on the city page.
Is Gilford High School a good school?
Gilford High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Gilford School District?
Besides Gilford High School, Gilford School District also operates Gilford Elementary School (303 students) and Gilford Middle School (277 students). See the Gilford School District district page for the complete list.
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