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#287 of 480 schools in NH

Spaulding High School

High School · Rochester School District · Rochester, NH

A Rochester School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH 03867

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$18,389
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Spaulding High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spaulding High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,224/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,397

Median home value

$259,200

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bud Carlson AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.2 mi77Compare →
Monarch School of New EnglandPrivate · tuition6.7private1–121.0 mi63Compare →
Rochester Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–122.7 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rochester School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spaulding High School is listed in Rochester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spaulding High School

Spaulding High School is a public high school in Rochester, NH, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 1,339 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spaulding High School

What grades does Spaulding High School serve?

Spaulding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spaulding High School?

Spaulding High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spaulding High School rank in NH?

Spaulding High School ranks #287 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Spaulding High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spaulding High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Spaulding High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spaulding High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spaulding High School a charter school?

No, Spaulding High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spaulding High School a Title I school?

No, Spaulding High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spaulding High School?

33.3% of students at Spaulding High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Strafford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 03867)
22,886
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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