- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somersworth, NH
Somersworth High School
Federal NCES profile for Somersworth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330624000418
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somersworth High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Somersworth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Somersworth High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somersworth High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, NH.
School address
District: Somersworth School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330624000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Somersworth High School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 330624000418 · Somersworth, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 11.7:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students)
Somersworth High School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Somersworth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somersworth High School
399 students
- Idlehurst Elem
Idlehurst Elementary School
341 students
- Somersworth Mi
Somersworth Middle School
286 students
- Maple Wood Ele
Maple Wood Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Somersworth High School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somersworth High School compares
Somersworth 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▲ 25% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$22,157
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Somersworth High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Somersworth School District reports $22,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somersworth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idlehurst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somersworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Wood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somersworth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somersworth High School
How many students attend Somersworth High School?
Somersworth High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somersworth, NH. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somersworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somersworth High School is 11.7:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somersworth High School?
26.9% of students at Somersworth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somersworth High School?
The largest demographic group at Somersworth High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Somersworth, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somersworth High School?
Somersworth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Somersworth High School rank among public schools in Somersworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Somersworth High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, 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 Somersworth School District?
Besides Somersworth High School, Somersworth School District also operates Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students), Somersworth Middle School (286 students), and Maple Wood Elementary School (285 students). See the Somersworth School District district page for the complete list.