Spaulding High School is a public co-educational high school in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the city of Rochester School Department and is located at 130 Wakefield Street. Spaulding High School was built in 1939, and the addition of the Richard W. Creteau Center was completed in 1990.
Serving 1,298 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 26% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 13:1 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spaulding High School's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, NH school district and encompasses approximately 45.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge reaching up to 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spaulding High School's student population of 1,298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,298 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Motto
'Home of the Raiders'
School Rankings
Spaulding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 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 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#293 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
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 #293 out of 455 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, Somersworth High School, Oyster River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Spaulding High School?
1,298 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 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spaulding High School part of?
Spaulding High School is part of Rochester School District.
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