- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton, VT
Milton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500561000125
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Vermont schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milton, VT.
School address
District: Milton School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500561000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Milton Senior High School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 500561000125 · Milton, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 9.4:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton Elementary School (625 students)
Milton Senior High School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Milton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
625 students
- Milton Middle
Milton Middle School
420 students
- This school
Milton Senior High School
394 students
What this shows Milton Senior High School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Senior High School compares
Milton Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 45% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Vermont - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$25,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Milton Senior High School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Milton School District reports $25,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Senior High School
How many students attend Milton Senior High School?
Milton Senior High School has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton, VT. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Senior High School is 9.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Senior High School?
15.3% of students at Milton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Senior High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Milton, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Senior High School?
Milton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Milton Senior High School rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milton, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides Milton Senior High School, Milton School District also operates Milton Elementary School (625 students) and Milton Middle School (420 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.