Enrollment
166
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton, NH
Nute High School
Federal NCES profile for Nute High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330061600544
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nute High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nute High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nute High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, NH.
School address
District: Milton School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330061600544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nute High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nute High School
Nute High School is a mid-sized high school in Milton, New Hampshire, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.8:1 is larger than about 88% of New Hampshire schools and 22% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milton School District spends $21,763 per pupil, 23% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Milton School District also operates Milton Elementary School (237 students) and Nute Junior High School (105 students) alongside Nute 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 Nute High School compares
Nute 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▲ 27% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$21,763
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Nute High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton School District, which includes Nute High School.
$21,763
Per student
-23%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 34.0%
Federal 11.2%
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 Nute High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nute Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nute High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- 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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nute High School
How many students attend Nute High School?
Nute High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nute High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nute High School is 13.8:1, which is 22% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nute High School?
27.2% of students at Nute High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nute High School?
The largest demographic group at Nute High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Milton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nute High School?
Nute High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nute High School rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nute High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
Is Nute High School a good school?
Nute High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Milton School District?
Besides Nute High School, Milton School District also operates Milton Elementary School (237 students) and Nute Junior High School (105 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.
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