- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lunenburg, MA
Lunenburg High
Federal NCES profile for Lunenburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250708001058
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lunenburg High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lunenburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 452
- students enrolled
Lunenburg High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA.
School address
District: Lunenburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250708001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lunenburg High held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250708001058 · Lunenburg, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lunenburg Middle School (382 students)
Lunenburg High held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lunenburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lunenburg High
452 students
- Lunenburg Midd
Lunenburg Middle School
382 students
- Lunenburg Prim
Lunenburg Primary School
374 students
- Turkey Hill El
Turkey Hill Elementary School
345 students
- Advanced Commu 10
Advanced Community Experience Program
10 students
What this shows Lunenburg High reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lunenburg High compares
Lunenburg High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$18,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Lunenburg High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Lunenburg reports $18,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lunenburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Advanced Community Experience Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lunenburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Lunenburg
1 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg High
How many students attend Lunenburg High?
Lunenburg High has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lunenburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg High is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lunenburg High?
The largest demographic group at Lunenburg High is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lunenburg High?
Lunenburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lunenburg High rank among public schools in Lunenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lunenburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lunenburg?
Besides Lunenburg High, Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg Middle School (382 students), Lunenburg Primary School (374 students), and Turkey Hill Elementary School (345 students). See the Lunenburg district page for the complete list.