- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NH
Oyster River High School
Federal NCES profile for Oyster River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330552000354
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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
Oyster River High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oyster River High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster River High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, NH.
School address
District: Oyster River Coop School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330552000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Oyster River High School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 330552000354 · Durham, NH High · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 12.3:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oyster River Middle School (585 students)
Oyster River High School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Oyster River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oyster River High School
825 students
- Oyster River M
Oyster River Middle School
585 students
- Mast Way Schoo
Mast Way School
348 students
- Moharimet Scho 309
Moharimet School
309 students
- Oyster River P 30
Oyster River Preschool Education Program
30 students
What this shows Oyster River High School reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oyster River High School compares
Oyster River High School 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 73% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$22,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Oyster River High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Oyster River Coop School District reports $22,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oyster River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mast Way School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moharimet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oyster River Preschool Education Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oyster River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oyster River High School
How many students attend Oyster River High School?
Oyster River High School has 825 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oyster River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oyster River High School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oyster River High School?
5.8% of students at Oyster River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oyster River High School?
The largest demographic group at Oyster River High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Durham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oyster River High School?
Oyster River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oyster River High School rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster River High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oyster River Coop School District?
Besides Oyster River High School, Oyster River Coop School District also operates Oyster River Middle School (585 students), Mast Way School (348 students), and Moharimet School (309 students). See the Oyster River Coop School District district page for the complete list.