At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 101 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
313.5
Somersworth High School: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 385
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Somersworth High School
Somersworth High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Somersworth. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Somersworth School District. NCES reports 399 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to 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 (74.7%) and Asian (9.8%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Somersworth High School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.9 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black2.8%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Somersworth School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Idlehurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
341 reported students
Somersworth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
286 reported students
Maple Wood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
285 reported students
Public schools near Somersworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshwood High School High · Rsu 35/Msad 35 | 09–12 | 659 | 5.5 mi |
| Dover Senior High School High · Dover School District | 09–12 | 1,371 | 5.5 mi |
| Noble Middle and High School High · Rsu 60/Msad 60 | 07–12 | 1,134 | 5.9 mi |
| Spaulding High School High · Rochester School District | 09–12 | 1,298 | 6.5 mi |
| Bud Carlson Academy High · Rochester School District | 09–12 | 96 | 6.7 mi |
| Oyster River High School High · Oyster River Coop School District | 09–13 | 825 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somersworth High School
What grades does Somersworth High School serve?
Somersworth High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Somersworth School District.
How many students attend Somersworth High School?
Somersworth High School reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 101 New Hampshire high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 385 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somersworth High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 399 students and 34.9 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 Somersworth High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somersworth High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Somersworth School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Somersworth High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.6% 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 Somersworth High School in?
Somersworth High School is part of Somersworth School District, based in Somersworth, NH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somersworth High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshwood High School (5.5 mi), Dover Senior High School (5.5 mi), Noble Middle and High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.