Enrollment
1,686
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330498000323
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nashua High School South compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nashua High School South
Nashua High School South is a large high school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,686 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.8% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,686 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% 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: 379 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,686 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nashua's high schools, it stands alongside Nashua High School North (1,543 students): Nashua High School South is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School North (1,543 students) and Elm Street Middle School (874 students) alongside Nashua High School South.
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 South compares
Nashua High School South 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Nashua High School South.
$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 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
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~1,686 students)
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Nashua High School South a good school?
Nashua High School South earns 51/100 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. 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 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.
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