- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsborough, NH
Hillsboro-Deering High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro-Deering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330375000166
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro-Deering High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro-Deering High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro-Deering High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsborough, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330375000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hillsboro-Deering High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 330375000166 · Hillsborough, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 9.5:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School (418 students)
Hillsboro-Deering High School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro-Deering High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsboro-Deer
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
418 students
- This school
Hillsboro-Deering High School
334 students
- Hillsboro-Deer
Hillsboro-Deering Middle School
229 students
What this shows Hillsboro-Deering High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro-Deering High School compares
Hillsboro-Deering 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▲ 20% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$24,312
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Hillsboro-Deering High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District reports $24,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro-Deering High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro-Deering Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro-Deering High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro-Deering High School
How many students attend Hillsboro-Deering High School?
Hillsboro-Deering High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsborough, NH. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-Deering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro-Deering High School is 9.5:1, which is 16% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 Hillsboro-Deering High School?
25.9% of students at Hillsboro-Deering High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro-Deering High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro-Deering High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro-Deering High School?
Hillsboro-Deering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hillsboro-Deering High School rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro-Deering High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District?
Besides Hillsboro-Deering High School, Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District also operates Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School (418 students) and Hillsboro-Deering Middle School (229 students). See the Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.