Enrollment
344
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph, VT
Randolph Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040000042
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Union High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
Randolph Union High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500040000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph Union High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph Union High School
Randolph Union High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Randolph, Vermont, enrolling 344 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 spends $28,623 per pupil, 50% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Randolph's public schools, it stands alongside Randolph Elementary School (289 students): Randolph Union High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 12.6:1).
Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 also operates Randolph Elementary School (289 students) and Brookfield School (89 students) alongside Randolph Union 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 Randolph Union High School compares
Randolph 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 21% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
40.7%
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
$28,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Randolph Union High School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59, which includes Randolph Union High School.
$28,623
Per student
+50%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 81.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Randolph Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookfield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Braintree School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Randolph
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~344 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph Union High School
How many students attend Randolph Union High School?
Randolph Union High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Union 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 Randolph Union High School?
21.9% of students at Randolph Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Union High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Randolph, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Union High School?
Randolph Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Randolph Union High School a good school?
Randolph Union High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59?
Besides Randolph Union High School, Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 also operates Randolph Elementary School (289 students), Brookfield School (89 students), and Braintree School (88 students). See the Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 district page for the complete list.
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