Enrollment
327
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Boulder, CO
New Vista High School
Federal NCES profile for New Vista High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249000465
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Vista High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Vista High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Vista High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Vista High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Vista High School
New Vista High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside New Vista High School.
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 New Vista High School compares
New Vista High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, New Vista High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes New Vista High School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 New Vista High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Vista High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Vista High School
How many students attend New Vista High School?
New Vista High School has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boulder, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Vista High School is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Vista High School?
17.7% of students at New Vista High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Vista High School?
The largest demographic group at New Vista High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Vista High School?
New Vista High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Vista High School rank among high schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, New Vista High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Boulder on the city page.
Is New Vista High School a good school?
New Vista High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. 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 Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides New Vista High School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.
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