It is part of the city of Rochester School Department and is located at 130 Wakefield Street.

Spaulding High School was built in 1939, and the addition of the Richard W. Creteau Center was completed in 1990.

Students are offered a broad curriculum, with a strong focus on high academic standards in all areas.

Academics are complemented by a full range of extracurricular activities including drama, sports, music, and vocational clubs and planned social events.

Spaulding is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.