- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashua, NH
Nashua High School South
Federal NCES profile for Nashua High School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330498000323
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashua High School South earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashua High School South has class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua High School South ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Nashua High School South shrank from 1,743 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 134.5 → 142.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 330498000323 · Nashua, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,686 enr · 12.6:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School North (1,543 students)
Nashua High School South shrank from 1,743 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 134.5 → 142.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Nashua High School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nashua High School South
1,686 students
- Nashua High Sc
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 South reports 1,686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nashua High School South compares
Nashua High School South 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▲ 6% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,686
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Nashua High School South is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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 South'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 (~1,686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nashua High School South
How many students attend Nashua High School South?
Nashua High School South has 1,686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,743 (2022-23) → 1,635 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School South is 12.6:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nashua High School South?
22.8% of students at Nashua High School South 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 South?
The largest demographic group at Nashua High School South is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashua High School South?
Nashua High School South 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 South rank among high schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua High School South 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 South, Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School North (1,543 students), Elm Street Middle School (874 students), and Pennichuck Middle School (768 students). See the Nashua School District district page for the complete list.