- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montpelier, VT
Montpelier High School
Federal NCES profile for Montpelier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500041000199
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montpelier High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montpelier High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montpelier High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500041000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Montpelier High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 500041000199 · Montpelier, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.1:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Elementary School (447 students)
Montpelier High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Montpelier High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
447 students
- This school
Montpelier High School
388 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle School
348 students
- Roxbury Villag 51
Roxbury Village School
51 students
What this shows Montpelier High School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montpelier High School compares
Montpelier 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 33% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Vermont - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,233
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 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Montpelier High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 reports $24,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montpelier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxbury Village School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montpelier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montpelier High School
How many students attend Montpelier High School?
Montpelier High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montpelier, VT. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montpelier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montpelier High School is 11.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% 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 Montpelier High School?
18.4% of students at Montpelier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montpelier High School?
The largest demographic group at Montpelier High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Montpelier, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montpelier High School?
Montpelier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Montpelier High School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, Montpelier High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Besides Montpelier High School, Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 also operates Union Elementary School (447 students), Main Street Middle School (348 students), and Roxbury Village School (51 students). See the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 district page for the complete list.