Enrollment
1,298
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NH
Spaulding High School
Federal NCES profile for Spaulding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330594000394
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaulding High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spaulding High School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spaulding High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spaulding High School
Spaulding High School is a large high school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,298 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14:1 is larger than about 89% of New Hampshire schools and 24% 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 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,298 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,298 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rochester's high schools, it stands alongside Bud Carlson Academy (96 students): Spaulding High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.7:1).
Rochester School District also operates Rochester Middle School (803 students) and Chamberlain Street School (316 students) alongside Spaulding 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 Spaulding High School compares
Spaulding 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▲ 23% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,298 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,298
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 86.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Spaulding High School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Spaulding High School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 Spaulding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Allen School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaulding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Rochester
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spaulding High School
How many students attend Spaulding High School?
Spaulding High School has 1,298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding High School is 14:1, which is 24% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spaulding High School?
26.4% of students at Spaulding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spaulding High School?
The largest demographic group at Spaulding High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaulding High School?
Spaulding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Spaulding High School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Spaulding High School a good school?
Spaulding High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 Rochester School District?
Besides Spaulding High School, Rochester School District also operates Rochester Middle School (803 students), Chamberlain Street School (316 students), and Mcclelland School (310 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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