Enrollment
508
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pelham, NH
Pelham High School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330555000358
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pelham, NH.
School address
District: Pelham School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330555000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham High School
Pelham High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pelham, New Hampshire, enrolling 508 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pelham School District spends $18,196 per pupil, 36% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pelham School District also operates Pelham Elementary School (750 students) and Pelham Memorial School (349 students) alongside Pelham 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 Pelham High School compares
Pelham 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 74% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$18,196
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Pelham High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham School District, which includes Pelham High School.
$18,196
Per student
-36%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.8%
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 Pelham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pelham High School
How many students attend Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has 508 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pelham, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 9.2:1, which is 19% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelham High School?
5.6% of students at Pelham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham High School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Pelham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Pelham High School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
Is Pelham High School a good school?
Pelham High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Pelham School District?
Besides Pelham High School, Pelham School District also operates Pelham Elementary School (750 students) and Pelham Memorial School (349 students). See the Pelham School District district page for the complete list.
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