- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milford, NH
Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330483000294
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Milford High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milford High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Milford, NH.
School address
District: Milford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330483000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Milford High School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 330483000294 · Milford, NH High · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 10.9:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students)
Milford High School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Milford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milford High School
655 students
- Heron Pond Ele
Heron Pond Elementary School
552 students
- Milford Middle
Milford Middle School
445 students
- Jacques Memori
Jacques Memorial Elementary School
276 students
- Milford Early 54
Milford Early Education Experiences
54 students
What this shows Milford High School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milford High School compares
Milford High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 56% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$20,617
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Milford High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Milford School District reports $20,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Pond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacques Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Early Education Experiences | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milford High School
How many students attend Milford High School?
Milford High School has 655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 10.9:1, which is 4% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 31% 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 Milford High School?
9.5% of students at Milford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at Milford High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Milford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford High School?
Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Milford High School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Milford High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Milford High School, Milford School District also operates Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students), Milford Middle School (445 students), and Jacques Memorial Elementary School (276 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.