Enrollment
284
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Contoocook, NH
Hopkinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330390000177
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkinton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Contoocook · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkinton High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Contoocook, NH.
School address
District: Hopkinton School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330390000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkinton High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkinton High School
Hopkinton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Contoocook, New Hampshire, enrolling 284 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the New Hampshire average.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hopkinton School District spends $22,192 per pupil, 22% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hopkinton School District also operates Harold Martin School (269 students) and Maple Street Elementary School (219 students) alongside Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton High School compares
Hopkinton 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 | 11.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 80% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,192
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 90.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Hopkinton High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton School District, which includes Hopkinton High School.
$22,192
Per student
-22%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 20.3%
Federal 5.8%
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 Hopkinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Martin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkinton High School
How many students attend Hopkinton High School?
Hopkinton High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Contoocook, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton High School is 11.4:1, which is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkinton High School?
4.3% of students at Hopkinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkinton High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Contoocook, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkinton High School?
Hopkinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Hopkinton High School rank among public schools in Contoocook?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Contoocook, 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 Contoocook on the city page.
Is Hopkinton High School a good school?
Hopkinton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Hopkinton School District?
Besides Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton School District also operates Harold Martin School (269 students), Maple Street Elementary School (219 students), and Hopkinton Middle School (165 students). See the Hopkinton School District district page for the complete list.
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