- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Keene, NH
Keene High School
Federal NCES profile for Keene High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330405000202
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keene High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keene High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keene High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Keene, NH.
School address
District: Keene School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330405000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Keene High School held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 330405000202 · Keene, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,288 enr · 12.9:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene Middle School (626 students)
Keene High School held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Keene High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Keene High School
1,288 students
- Keene Middle S
Keene Middle School
626 students
- Symonds Elemen 299
Symonds Elementary School
299 students
- Fuller Element 275
Fuller Elementary School
275 students
- Franklin Eleme 234
Franklin Elementary School
234 students
- Wheelock Eleme 192
Wheelock Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Keene High School reports 1,288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keene High School compares
Keene 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 5% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$19,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Keene High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Keene School District reports $19,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keene High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Symonds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fuller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheelock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keene High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Keene
2 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 (~1,288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Keene High School
How many students attend Keene High School?
Keene High School has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keene, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,291 (2022-23) → 1,328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene High School is 12.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keene High School?
20.4% of students at Keene High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keene High School?
The largest demographic group at Keene High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Keene, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keene High School?
Keene High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Keene High School rank among high schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Keene High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Keene, 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 Keene on the city page.
What other schools are in Keene School District?
Besides Keene High School, Keene School District also operates Keene Middle School (626 students), Symonds Elementary School (299 students), and Fuller Elementary School (275 students). See the Keene School District district page for the complete list.