Enrollment
1,543
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330498000598
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nashua High School North compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nashua High School North
Nashua High School North is a large high school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 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 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,543 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nashua School District spends $17,617 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 532 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,543 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Nashua's high schools, it stands alongside Nashua High School South (1,686 students): Nashua High School North is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 12.6:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Elm Street Middle School (874 students) alongside Nashua High School North.
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 Nashua High School North compares
Nashua High School North 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Nashua High School North.
$17,617
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 33.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~1,543 students)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Nashua High School North a good school?
Nashua High School North earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 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.
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