Enrollment
855
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bennington, VT
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500581000208
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
District: Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 · Vermont
NCES ID 500581000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is a large high school in Bennington, Vermont, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Vermont schools and 24% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Vermont, bigger than 98% of state schools at 855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 spends $13,069 per pupil, 32% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, also runs Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (484 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School compares
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School on the metrics families compare, against Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 29% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Vermont - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.9%
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
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, which includes Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School.
$13,069
Per student
-32%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 97.4%
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.
How Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Anthony Union Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bennington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is 14.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
35.6% of students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School rank among public schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bennington, 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 Bennington on the city page.
Is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School a good school?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14?
Besides Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 also operates Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (484 students). See the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 district page for the complete list.
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