Enrollment
161
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsfield, NH
Pittsfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Pittsfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330573000366
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsfield High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsfield High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, NH.
School address
District: Pittsfield School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330573000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsfield High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield High School is a mid-sized high school in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 91% of New Hampshire schools and 29% 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 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pittsfield School District spends $20,486 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 161 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pittsfield School District also operates Pittsfield Elementary School (215 students) and Pittsfield Middle School (103 students) alongside Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield High School compares
Pittsfield 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 55% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$20,486
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Pittsfield High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsfield School District, which includes Pittsfield High School.
$20,486
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 14.7%
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 Pittsfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~161 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield High School
How many students attend Pittsfield High School?
Pittsfield High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsfield, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield High School is 14.6:1, which is 29% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsfield High School?
33.3% of students at Pittsfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Pittsfield High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsfield High School?
Pittsfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Pittsfield High School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield on the city page.
Is Pittsfield High School a good school?
Pittsfield High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Pittsfield School District?
Besides Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield School District also operates Pittsfield Elementary School (215 students) and Pittsfield Middle School (103 students). See the Pittsfield School District district page for the complete list.
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