At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 101 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Laconia High School: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Laconia High School
Laconia High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Laconia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Laconia School District. NCES reports 562 students for 2024–25.
Among 101 high schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 343 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the New Hampshire median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.1%) and multiracial (4.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Laconia High School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.1%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laconia School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laconia Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
414 reported students
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Elm Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Pleasant Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Public schools near Laconia High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia Middle School Middle · Laconia School District | 06–08 | 414 | 0.6 mi |
| Gilford High School High · Gilford School District | 09–13 | 470 | 2.9 mi |
| Belmont High School High · Shaker Regional School District | 09–12 | 361 | 5.9 mi |
| Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H) High · Charter · Compass Classical Academy Charter School | 09–12 | 43 | 9.2 mi |
| Inter-Lakes High School High · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District | 09–13 | 294 | 9.3 mi |
| Winnisquam Regional High School High · Winnisquam Regional School District | 09–12 | 357 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laconia High School
What grades does Laconia High School serve?
Laconia High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Laconia School District.
How many students attend Laconia High School?
Laconia High School reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 101 New Hampshire high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laconia High School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 562 students and 56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Laconia High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laconia High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laconia School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laconia High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laconia High School in?
Laconia High School is part of Laconia School District, based in Laconia, NH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laconia High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laconia Middle School (0.6 mi), Gilford High School (2.9 mi), Belmont High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.