Enrollment
399
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330624000418
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Somersworth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somersworth High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somersworth High School
Somersworth High School is a mid-sized high school in Somersworth, New Hampshire, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Somersworth School District spends $20,822 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Somersworth School District also operates Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students) and Somersworth Middle School (286 students) alongside Somersworth 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 Somersworth High School compares
Somersworth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,822
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somersworth School District, which includes Somersworth High School.
$20,822
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 34.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~399 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Somersworth on the city page.
Is Somersworth High School a good school?
Somersworth High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 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.
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