Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Spaulding High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spaulding High School's student population of 1,301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spaulding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spaulding High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
87%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spaulding High School's ranking?
Spaulding High School is ranked #309 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Spaulding High School often compared to?
Spaulding High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Senior High School, Oyster River High School, Somersworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spaulding High School?
The graduation rate of Spaulding High School is 87%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spaulding High School?
1,301 students attend Spaulding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Spaulding High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spaulding High School?
Spaulding High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spaulding High School offer ?
Spaulding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spaulding High School part of?
Spaulding High School is part of Rochester School District.
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