- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330594000394
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Spaulding High School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 330594000394 · Rochester, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,298 enr · 14:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Middle School (803 students)
Spaulding High School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Spaulding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spaulding High School
1,298 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
803 students
- Chamberlain St 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- Mcclelland Sch 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- William Allen 280
William Allen School
280 students
What this shows Spaulding High School reports 1,298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spaulding High School compares
Spaulding 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,298 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,301 (2022-23) → 1,339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.