Enrollment
744
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pembroke, NH
Pembroke Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pembroke Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330558000359
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pembroke Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pembroke Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pembroke, NH.
School address
District: Pembroke School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330558000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pembroke Academy compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pembroke Academy
Pembroke Academy is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pembroke, New Hampshire, enrolling 744 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 17.0% 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 92% of state schools at 744 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pembroke School District spends $18,409 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pembroke School District also operates Pembroke Hill School (312 students) and Three Rivers School (289 students) alongside Pembroke Academy.
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 Pembroke Academy compares
Pembroke Academy 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 | 17.0% | ▼ 21% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
33.9%
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
$18,409
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Pembroke Academy is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pembroke School District, which includes Pembroke Academy.
$18,409
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 26.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Pembroke Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pembroke Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pembroke Academy
How many students attend Pembroke Academy?
Pembroke Academy has 744 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pembroke, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy 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 Pembroke Academy?
17.0% of students at Pembroke Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pembroke Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pembroke Academy is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Pembroke, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pembroke Academy?
Pembroke Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pembroke Academy rank among public schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke on the city page.
Is Pembroke Academy a good school?
Pembroke Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Pembroke School District?
Besides Pembroke Academy, Pembroke School District also operates Pembroke Hill School (312 students) and Three Rivers School (289 students). See the Pembroke School District district page for the complete list.
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