Is Spaulding High School a good school?

Spaulding High School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of New Hampshire high schools.

How many students attend Spaulding High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,339 students attended Spaulding High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spaulding High School?

Students at Spaulding High School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Spaulding High School?

Spaulding High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chamberlain Street School Elementary : East Rochester School Elementary : Gonic School Elementary : McClelland School Elementary : School Street School Elementary : William Allen School Middle : Rochester Middle School

Spaulding High School

Summary:

Spaulding High School is a public high school located in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,301 students. The school is part of the Rochester School District, which is ranked 139 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spaulding High School faces several challenges, including a relatively homogeneous student population, with 87.09% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby higher-ranked schools, such as Newmarket Junior-Senior High School and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. For example, only 16% of Spaulding students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire high schools and maintains a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spaulding High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 31.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students outperforming Hispanic students. The school also struggles with the performance of special education students, ranking in the bottom third of New Hampshire high schools for this subgroup. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement comprehensive strategies to improve teaching and learning, address equity concerns, and provide additional resources and support for students and families.

Detail:

Public 9-12

130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867-1399

(603) 332-0757

District: Rochester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,308

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,339

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spaulding High School ranks worse than 78.2% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spaulding High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Spaulding High School employs 97 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spaulding High School is $16,308.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spaulding High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spaulding High School 68^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Spaulding High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rochester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester School District 139^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spaulding High School

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Rank History for all students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	33.09	61^st	79	22.8%
2010	45.75	50^th	81	38.3%
2011	40.89	51^st	81	37.0%
2012	22.63	72^nd	83	13.3%
2013	15.62	74^th	83	10.8%
2014	17.95	79^th	85	7.1%
2015	17.13	66^th	77	14.3%
2016	29.67	63^rd	84	25.0%
2017	32.27	65^th	82	20.7%
2018	27.92	61^st	81	24.7%
2019	22.98	60^th	71	15.5%
2021	37.49	53^rd	84	36.9%
2022	40.37	50^th	85	41.2%
2023	37.53	50^th	85	41.2%
2024	25.81	68^th	87	21.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.37	10^th	10	0.0%
2024	6.14	10^th	10	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	14.89	28^th	31	9.7%
2022	25.64	26^th	32	18.8%
2024	22.04	28^th	32	12.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	30.87	41^st	60	31.7%
2019	24.59	49^th	63	22.2%
2021	24.04	48^th	59	18.6%
2022	36.07	51^st	79	35.4%
2023	40.69	46^th	78	41.0%
2024	21.99	65^th	81	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.04	47^th	61	23.0%
2019	22.21	49^th	61	19.7%
2021	47.23	28^th	60	53.3%
2022	44.08	36^th	78	53.8%
2023	37.01	45^th	78	42.3%
2024	31.06	54^th	82	34.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.83	7^th	9	22.2%

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Rank History for White students at Spaulding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.34	45^th	64	29.7%
2019	22.41	54^th	66	18.2%
2021	35.66	39^th	67	41.8%
2022	38.20	51^st	85	40.0%
2023	40.70	45^th	83	45.8%
2024	23.39	70^th	87	19.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spaulding High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	1194	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1201
1992	1163	6	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1174
1993	1224	10	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1238
1994	1290	9	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1304
1995	1467	10	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1485
1996	1467	10	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1485
1997	1450	19	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1482
1998	1462	8	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1490
1999	1478	9	8	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2000	1477	11	9	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2001	1588	12	13	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1632
2002	1568	19	26	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	1640
2003	1568	19	26	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	1640
2004	1558	19	20	22	7	n/a	n/a	0	1626
2005	1557	24	14	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1622
2006	1628	23	18	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	1701
2007	1583	24	19	25	5	n/a	n/a	3	1659
2008	1597	27	26	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	1680
2009	1491	24	21	25	7	n/a	n/a	0	1568
2010	1425	21	15	28	7	2	7	0	1505
2011	1384	21	23	21	9	1	6	0	1465
2012	1344	20	30	22	6	1	7	0	1430
2013	1346	18	27	27	11	0	8	0	1437
2014	1275	20	19	31	9	1	17	0	1372
2015	1262	18	20	33	4	1	25	0	1363
2016	1308	20	18	36	4	0	22	0	1408
2017	1261	23	18	41	0	0	23	0	1366
2018	1261	21	27	49	1	1	25	0	1385
2019	1238	24	24	49	2	1	29	0	1367
2020	1170	18	27	48	4	1	38	0	1306
2021	1180	17	32	55	5	1	58	0	1348
2022	1157	16	30	50	5	0	68	0	1326
2023	1133	15	24	49	5	0	75	0	1301
2024	1167	16	25	50	2	0	79	0	1339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spaulding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1201	81.0	14.8	3.1
1992	1174	83.0	14.1	5.2
1993	1238	80.0	15.5	5.2
1994	1304	88.0	14.8	7.2
1995	1485	95.0	15.6	6.9
1996	1485	95.0	15.6	6.9
1997	1482	96.0	15.4	8
1998	1490	98.0	15.2	7.9
1999	1509	103.7	14.6	8.8
2000	1509	107.8	14.0	14
2001	1632	112.8	14.5	9.6
2002	1640	114.2	14.4	15.2
2003	1640	114.2	14.4	15.2
2004	1626	112.0	14.5	20.7
2005	1622	110.0	14.7	21
2006	1701	114.0	14.9	23.2
2007	1659	114.2	14.5	24.6
2008	1680	118.6	14.2	23.5
2009	1568	118.4	13.2	31.2
2010	1505	118.0	12.7	34.9
2011	1465	114.0	12.8	37.5
2012	1430	112.5	12.7	35.9
2013	1437	112.0	12.8	34.9
2014	1372	111.0	12.3	39.9
2015	1363	105.0	12.9	39.8
2016	1408	105.0	13.4	38.6
2017	1366	106.0	12.8	34.4
2018	1385	106.0	13.0	35.3
2019	1367	105.0	13.0	35.4
2020	1306	103.0	12.6	31
2021	1348	102.0	13.2	33.2
2022	1326	107.0	12.3	25.3
2023	1301	93.0	13.9	31.6
2024	1339	97.0	13.8	33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spaulding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1201	81.0	14.8	3.1
1992	1174	83.0	14.1	5.2
1993	1238	80.0	15.5	5.2
1994	1304	88.0	14.8	7.2
1995	1485	95.0	15.6	6.9
1996	1485	95.0	15.6	6.9
1997	1482	96.0	15.4	8
1998	1490	98.0	15.2	7.9
1999	1509	103.7	14.6	8.8
2000	1509	107.8	14.0	14
2001	1632	112.8	14.5	9.6
2002	1640	114.2	14.4	15.2
2003	1640	114.2	14.4	15.2
2004	1626	112.0	14.5	20.7
2005	1622	110.0	14.7	21
2006	1701	114.0	14.9	23.2
2007	1659	114.2	14.5	24.6
2008	1680	118.6	14.2	23.5
2009	1568	118.4	13.2	31.2
2010	1505	118.0	12.7	34.9
2011	1465	114.0	12.8	37.5
2012	1430	112.5	12.7	35.9
2013	1437	112.0	12.8	34.9
2014	1372	111.0	12.3	39.9
2015	1363	105.0	12.9	39.8
2016	1408	105.0	13.4	38.6
2017	1366	106.0	12.8	34.4
2018	1385	106.0	13.0	35.3
2019	1367	105.0	13.0	35.4
2020	1306	103.0	12.6	31
2021	1348	102.0	13.2	33.2
2022	1326	107.0	12.3	25.3
2023	1301	93.0	13.9	31.6
2024	1339	97.0	13.8	33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spaulding High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,308

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spaulding High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 85 High schools	25.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Spaulding High School)	34	43	9%
11th Grade Science (Rochester School District)	34	43	9%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Spaulding High School)	29	26	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rochester School District)	28	25	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Spaulding High School)	44	46	2%
11th Grade Reading (Rochester School District)	43	46	3%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Spaulding High School)	29	26	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Rochester School District)	43	26	17%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Spaulding High School)	44	46	2%
All Grades Reading (Rochester School District)	50	34	16%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Spaulding High School)	34	43	9%
All Grades Science (Rochester School District)	42	25	17%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1367	1301	4.8%
African American	24	15	37.5%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	24	24
Hispanic	49	49
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1238	1133	8.5%
Two or More Races	29	75	158.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	31.6%	3.8%

Schools Near Spaulding High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Spaulding High School	Public	9-12	130 Wakefield St.	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-0757	1,339	97	13.8	33.3%	1,167 (87.2%)	16 (1.2%)	50 (3.7%)	25 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.9%)	25.8	68^th of 87 public high schools	21.8%		37.5	50^th of 85 public high schools	41.2%	18	16.0	52.0	16.0	52.0	31.0	31.0	$16,308
Bud Carlson Academy	Public	9-12	Rochester School Department	Rochester	03867	Strafford County	Rochester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 332-3678	77	5	15.4	42.9%	68 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Somersworth High School	Public	9-12	11 Memorial Dr.	Somersworth	03878	Strafford County	Somersworth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 692-2431	410	36	11.3	29.3%	311 (75.9%)	9 (2.2%)	19 (4.6%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.3%)	25.9	67^th of 87 public high schools	23.0%		17.7	70^th of 85 public high schools	17.6%	3	12.0	52.0	12.0	52.0	34.0	34.0	$20,583
Nute High School	Public	9-12	22 Elm St.	Milton	03851	Strafford County	Milton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 652-4591	162	14	11.7	41.4%	151 (93.2%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	46.7	40^th of 87 public high schools	54.0%		12.8	76^th of 85 public high schools	10.6%	36		52.0		52.0	47.0	47.0	$25,294
Farmington Senior High School	Public	9-12	40 Thayer Dr.	Farmington	03835	Strafford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 755-2811	232	21	11.0	35.3%	209 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	10.2	83^rd of 87 public high schools	4.6%		10.8	80^th of 85 public high schools	5.9%	3	10.0	43.0	10.0	43.0	17.0	17.0	$20,662
Dover Senior High School	Public	9-12	25 Alumni Dr.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6900	1,418	108	13.1	22.4%	1,181 (83.3%)	26 (1.8%)	51 (3.6%)	80 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (5.4%)	62.1	29^th of 87 public high schools	66.7%		45.2	39^th of 85 public high schools	54.1%	10	36.0	61.0	36.0	61.0	48.0	48.0	$14,825
Oyster River High School	Public	9-12	55 Coe Dr.	Durham	03824	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 868-2375	838	67	12.5	8.5%	729 (87.0%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (1.8%)	45 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	91.9	5^th of 87 public high schools	94.3%		87.9	9^th of 85 public high schools	89.4%	4	53.0	80.0	53.0	80.0	62.0	62.0	$19,567
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy	Public	9-12	907 First NH Tpke.	Northwood	03261	Rockingham County	Coe-Brown Northwood Academy School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 942-5531	666	60	11.1	3.8%	639 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	86.5	11^th of 87 public high schools	87.4%		94	4^th of 85 public high schools	95.3%	7	45.0	74.0	45.0	74.0	64.0	64.0
Prospect Mountain High School	Public	9-12	242 Suncook Valley Rd.	Alton	03809	Belknap County	Prospect Mountain JMA School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 875-3800	405	36	11.3	20.7%	380 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	38.1	49^th of 87 public high schools	43.7%		47.8	38^th of 85 public high schools	55.3%	11	23.0	58.0	23.0	58.0	34.0	34.0
Newmarket Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	213 S. Main St.	Newmarket	03857	Rockingham County	Newmarket School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 659-3271	281	28	10.0	17.1%	229 (81.5%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.7%)	65.4	25^th of 87 public high schools	71.3%		68.4	23^rd of 85 public high schools	72.9%	2	27.0	65.0	27.0	65.0	60.0	60.0	$17,720

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