- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brattleboro, VT
Brattleboro Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Brattleboro Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500043100051
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brattleboro Union High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Brattleboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brattleboro Union High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brattleboro Union High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brattleboro, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043100051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Brattleboro Union High School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 500043100051 · Brattleboro, VT High · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 12.2:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy School (418 students)
Brattleboro Union High School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Brattleboro Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brattleboro Union High School
705 students
- Academy School
Academy School
418 students
- Brattleboro Ar 255
Brattleboro Area Middle School
255 students
- Green Street S 237
Green Street School
237 students
- Putney Central 192
Putney Central School
192 students
- Dummerston Sch 171
Dummerston Schools
171 students
What this shows Brattleboro Union High School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brattleboro Union High School compares
Brattleboro Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 6% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Vermont - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Brattleboro Union High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brattleboro Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brattleboro Area Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putney Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dummerston Schools | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brattleboro Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brattleboro Union High School
How many students attend Brattleboro Union High School?
Brattleboro Union High School has 705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brattleboro, VT. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brattleboro Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brattleboro Union High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brattleboro Union High School?
25.9% of students at Brattleboro Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brattleboro Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Brattleboro Union High School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Brattleboro, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brattleboro Union High School?
Brattleboro Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brattleboro Union High School rank among public schools in Brattleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Brattleboro Union High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brattleboro, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brattleboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Besides Brattleboro Union High School, Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 also operates Academy School (418 students), Brattleboro Area Middle School (255 students), and Green Street School (237 students). See the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 district page for the complete list.