Enrollment
448
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · E. Swanzey, NH
Monadnock Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Monadnock Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330489000301
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monadnock Regional High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in E. Swanzey · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monadnock Regional High School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monadnock Regional High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in E. Swanzey, NH.
School address
District: Monadnock Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330489000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monadnock Regional High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monadnock Regional High School
Monadnock Regional High School is a mid-sized high school in E. Swanzey, New Hampshire, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monadnock Regional School District spends $20,918 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 448 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monadnock Regional School District also operates Cutler Elementary School (316 students) and Mt. Caesar Elementary School (268 students) alongside Monadnock Regional 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 Monadnock Regional High School compares
Monadnock Regional 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▲ 20% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$20,918
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Monadnock Regional High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monadnock Regional School District, which includes Monadnock Regional High School.
$20,918
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Monadnock Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Caesar Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monadnock Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monadnock Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monadnock Regional High School
How many students attend Monadnock Regional High School?
Monadnock Regional High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in E. Swanzey, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monadnock Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monadnock Regional High School is 12.4:1, which is 10% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monadnock Regional High School?
25.8% of students at Monadnock Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monadnock Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Monadnock Regional High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in E. Swanzey, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monadnock Regional High School?
Monadnock Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Monadnock Regional High School rank among public schools in E. Swanzey?
By Resource Investment Index, Monadnock Regional High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in E. Swanzey, 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 E. Swanzey on the city page.
Is Monadnock Regional High School a good school?
Monadnock Regional High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Monadnock Regional School District?
Besides Monadnock Regional High School, Monadnock Regional School District also operates Cutler Elementary School (316 students), Mt. Caesar Elementary School (268 students), and Monadnock Regional Middle School (249 students). See the Monadnock Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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