Spaulding High School

130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,326 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 30% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spaulding High School's student population of 1,326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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School Rankings

Spaulding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 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 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#294 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
38%
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49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
87%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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90%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #294 out of 456 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spaulding High School?
The graduation rate of Spaulding High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Spaulding High School?
1,326 students attend Spaulding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Spaulding High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spaulding High School?
Spaulding High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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