- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashua, NH
Nashua High School North
Federal NCES profile for Nashua High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330498000598
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashua High School North earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashua High School North has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua High School North ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Nashua High School North held near 1,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.8 → 142.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 330498000598 · Nashua, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,543 enr · 12:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Nashua High School North held near 1,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.8 → 142.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Nashua High School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nashua High Sc
Nashua High School South
1,686 students
- This school
Nashua High School North
1,543 students
- Elm Street Mid
Elm Street Middle School
874 students
- Pennichuck Mid
Pennichuck Middle School
768 students
- Fairgrounds Mi 585
Fairgrounds Middle School
585 students
- Bicentennial E 481
Bicentennial Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Nashua High School North reports 1,543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nashua High School North compares
Nashua High School North 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▲ 30% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,543
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$19,168
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 263 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Nashua High School North is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Nashua School District reports $19,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nashua High School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nashua High School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Nashua
2 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 (~1,543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nashua High School North
How many students attend Nashua High School North?
Nashua High School North has 1,543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,594 (2022-23) → 1,579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School North is 12:1, which is 6% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nashua High School North?
27.9% of students at Nashua High School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nashua High School North?
The largest demographic group at Nashua High School North is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashua High School North?
Nashua High School North has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nashua High School North rank among high schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua High School North ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nashua, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashua on the city page.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Nashua High School North, Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students), Elm Street Middle School (874 students), and Pennichuck Middle School (768 students). See the Nashua School District district page for the complete list.