- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gorham, NH
Gorham High School
Federal NCES profile for Gorham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330003500142
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorham High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorham High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gorham, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330003500142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gorham High School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 330003500142 · Gorham, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 9.9:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Fenn School (143 students)
Gorham High School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gorham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gorham High School
149 students
- Edward Fenn Sc
Edward Fenn School
143 students
- Gorham Middle
Gorham Middle School
80 students
What this shows Gorham High School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorham High School compares
Gorham 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 38% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$21,556
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Gorham High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District reports $21,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Fenn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorham High School
How many students attend Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gorham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School is 9.9:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gorham High School?
13.3% of students at Gorham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorham High School?
The largest demographic group at Gorham High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Gorham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gorham High School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District?
Besides Gorham High School, Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District also operates Edward Fenn School (143 students) and Gorham Middle School (80 students). See the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.