Enrollment
562
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330414000210
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Laconia · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laconia High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laconia High School
Laconia High School is a large high school in Laconia, New Hampshire, enrolling 562 students.
At 11:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 141 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laconia School District spends $21,216 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Laconia School District also operates Laconia Middle School (414 students) and Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students) alongside Laconia 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 Laconia High School compares
Laconia 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,216
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laconia School District, which includes Laconia High School.
$21,216
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Laconia High School a good school?
Laconia High School earns 36/100 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 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.
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