- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laconia, NH
Laconia High School
Federal NCES profile for Laconia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330414000210
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laconia High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Laconia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laconia High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laconia High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Laconia, NH.
School address
District: Laconia School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330414000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Laconia High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 330414000210 · Laconia, NH High · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 11:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Laconia Middle School (414 students)
Laconia High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Laconia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laconia High School
562 students
- Laconia Middle
Laconia Middle School
414 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights Elementary School
318 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School
259 students
- Pleasant Stree
Pleasant Street School
255 students
What this shows Laconia High School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laconia High School compares
Laconia 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 61% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$21,953
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Laconia High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Laconia School District reports $21,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laconia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laconia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laconia High School
How many students attend Laconia High School?
Laconia High School has 562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laconia, NH. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laconia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laconia High School is 11:1, which is 3% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 30% 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 Laconia High School?
34.6% of students at Laconia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laconia High School?
The largest demographic group at Laconia High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Laconia, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laconia High School?
Laconia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Laconia High School rank among public schools in Laconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Laconia High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Laconia, 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 Laconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Laconia School District?
Besides Laconia High School, Laconia School District also operates Laconia Middle School (414 students), Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students), and Elm Street School (259 students). See the Laconia School District district page for the complete list.