Enrollment
744
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250738001145
Martha'S Vineyard Regional High — Oak Bluffs, MA
Federal NCES profile for Martha'S Vineyard Regional High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 63
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Martha'S Vineyard · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha'S Vineyard Regional High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martha'S Vineyard Regional High reports 744 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 82.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 18 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 149 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Martha'S Vineyard spends $41,931 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.2% from local sources (property taxes), 26.0% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martha'S Vineyard Regional High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,931
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 149 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 744 Top 84% in Massachusetts — larger than 16% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250738001145
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 149:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martha'S Vineyard, which includes Martha'S Vineyard Regional High.
$41,931
Per student
+47%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+115%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 26.0%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Martha'S Vineyard Regional High
How many students attend Martha'S Vineyard Regional High?
Martha'S Vineyard Regional High has 744 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Bluffs, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha'S Vineyard Regional High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha'S Vineyard Regional High is 9.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha'S Vineyard Regional High?
The largest demographic group at Martha'S Vineyard Regional High is White at 62.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oak Bluffs, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha'S Vineyard Regional High?
Martha'S Vineyard Regional High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.